waster
noun
In Jewish tradition
Isaiah says God made the destroyer just as he made the smith, so even destroyers are under his power.
Interpretation. Tradition reads this to mean that no enemy or weapon acts outside God's control, so Israel need not fear.
Meaning
A person who wastes or destroys, such as a destroyer or ruiner. tree →
Examples
- Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the fire of coals, and bringeth forth a weapon for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy. (Prophets ISA.54.16, JPS 1917) tree →
Note
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On Mova
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