Expressions (A–Z)
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May it come upon me if.../ may evil befall me if/ I swear that
An oath formula meaning: "I swear that I will not..."
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May my portion be with...
Would that I merit to be in the company of..., to share the same fate as..., to...
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May my portion be with...
See: "Let there be a people."
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May rot come into his bones/ To hell with him !/ May his bones rot !/ May rot penetrate his bones !
Figuratively: a curse wishing that the person will die.
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May the dead be wrapped in his shroud
Figuratively: something with no chance of success; the matter is lost. It can be...
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May the honor of your fellow be like the awe of your teacher.
Honor your friend as you would honor your teacher or rabbi.
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May the hour prove propitious / Good luck!
A good and blessed time has arrived. A blessing or joyful exclamation upon the a...
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May the Lord avenge his blood!
An expression of a wish that the Lord will avenge or punish the one who killed h...
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May the Lord be your help
A blessing wishing that the Lord will help you.
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May the LORD bless you and keep you/ God bless you
A blessing for a person that the LORD will bless and protect him.
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