Expressions (A–Z)
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Et Vahev Besofah
A midrashic term for Torah scholars who fiercely debate at first (a 'battle'), a...
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Explain well
A detailed explanation. In a manner that explains things thoroughly and clearly.
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F
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face to the ground
Kneeling on the knees with a gaze downward. An expression that generally conveys...
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G
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garments of delight
In elevated language: splendid or festive clothing (originally, 'delightful' mea...
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God in heaven
See: "My God in heaven."
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He bestowed of his spirit
He influenced others. He bestowed from his spirit and his ideas (in some senses,...
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He brought him near on the altar of...
See: "On the altar of...".
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He does not have (it)/He is unable to/It is beyond his power
He does not possess it. Or: He is unable to.
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He does not know his right from his left
See: "He does not know his right from his left."
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He does not possess even a trace of a mitzvah
He does not observe mitzvot at all. Has lost all connection to Judaism or tradit...
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