Expressions (A–Z)
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A Sin That Cannot Be Atoned For
A sin or offense that will never be forgiven. A very serious immoral act.
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He eased his conscience
He performed an act intended to quiet his conscience which was troubled because...
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He has no atonement
Unforgivable. His sin is never pardoned. By extension: an act or crime of the ut...
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I am his (her) atonement (may any evil which might have visited him visit me instead)/I am his ransom
As if to say: I am willing to be his atonement or sacrifice in his place. By ext...
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Stealing Sleep Has No Atonement
By analogy: one should be careful not to make noise and disturb a person’s sleep...
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Sufferings cleanse a person's iniquities/ afflictions purify a man's sins/ suffering brings absolution
The sufferings that befall a person atone for his sins.
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Yom Kippur
See: "Yom Kippur".
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You added water – add flour
Figuratively: If a person has caused damage, he should strive and repair what he...
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