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washpot

noun

«washpot» 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

In the Psalm, God calls Moab his washpot, meaning a lowly servant used for humble work.

Interpretation. Commentators read it as a picture of Moab's low place and of God's victory over Israel's neighbors.

Meaning

A basin or pot for washing, such as feet or hands. tree →

Examples

  • Moab is my washpot; upon Edom do I cast my shoe; Philistia, cry aloud because of me! (Writings PSA.60.10, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Moab is my washpot; upon Edom do I cast my shoe; over Philistia do I cry aloud. (Writings PSA.108.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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