wantonness

noun (no plural)

«wantonness» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

It means wild, shameful, cruel behaviour with no self-control. In Judges it is the awful crime at Gibeah.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that such sins bring terrible results, and it uses the story to show what happens without law and leaders. In the primary lessons: in stories a fault or sin, shown as wild, cruel and greedy behaviour

Meaning

Wantonness is wild, careless or cruel behaviour that has no restraint, often greedy or unkind. tree →

Examples

And I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent her throughout all the country of the inheritance of Israel; for they have committed lewdness and wantonness in Israel. (Prophets JDG.20.6, JPS 1917) tree →
Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall He have compassion on their fatherless and widows; for every one is ungodly and an evil-doer, and every mouth speaketh wantonness. (Prophets ISA.9.16, JPS 1917) tree →
The wantonness of the thief shocked the village. tree →
Envy and wantonness filled the palace. tree →
The tale warns against wantonness and greed. tree →

Note

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On Mova

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