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wayward

adjective (more wayward, most wayward)

«wayward» 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

Here it means unsteady and not loyal, as Judah is toward God.

Interpretation. Hosea's words are read as a rebuke that still leaves a door open, since God is called faithful. In the primary lessons: a child who will not do as told, or a character who wanders from the right path; often in old tales

Meaning

Wayward means difficult to control, stubborn, or doing as one likes rather than as one should. tree →

Examples

  • Ephraim compasseth Me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit; and Judah is yet wayward towards God, and towards the Holy One who is faithful. (Prophets HOS.12.1, JPS 1917) tree →
  • The smile of the Great Spirit fell on the grandfather and the wayward child. tree →
  • My wayward cat will never come when called. tree →
  • A wayward boy ran off from school. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/wayward/