Expressions (A–Z)
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Fear not, neither be dismayed
Do not be afraid at all. Remove all worry from your heart. By extension: be cour...
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H
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Half a Consolation/ partial consolation
Figuratively: a limited consolation; a small comfort.
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He strengthened his heart
He encouraged him in a difficult time. "He strengthened his spirit" (originally:...
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L
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Let him not withhold himself from mercy
See: "Even if a sharp sword rests upon a person's neck, let him not withhold him...
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Let no man despair of mercy
See: "Even if a sharp sword rests upon a person’s neck, he should not withhold h...
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N
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No despair
Do not despair. A call for encouragement.
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O
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Only the speedy can be sped / only the diligent can be driven (and not the lazy)
It is customary to urge, or encourage acting with speed, only those who know how...
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S
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Strengthen weak hands and steady faltering knees
A call for social solidarity and the need to encourage and support the weak in s...
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Strengthened his hands
To support and help someone; to show solidarity with them; to encourage them.
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T
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to encourage failing knees
Strengthened and encouraged the weak. Supported those in need ('imetz' means 'st...
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