manifold
part of speech
adjective
meaning for a pupil
1) Manifold means many and of many different kinds. tree →
2) (old use) Manifold means having many parts or forms. tree →
sense in the lessons
In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: Many and of many kinds. It is used to praise the many works and ways of God. Interpretation: The Psalms say that God's creations are many and wise, and that His signs in Egypt were many. Tradition reads this as wonder at the variety and order of the world. In the primary lessons: in tales, a great company or many dangers, not one exact number
examples
- How manifold are Thy works, O LORD! (Writings PSA.104.24, JPS 1917) tree →
- They wrought among them His manifold signs, and wonders in the land of Ham. (Writings PSA.105.27, JPS 1917) tree →
- And that He would tell thee the secrets of wisdom, that sound wisdom is manifold! (Writings JOB.11.6, JPS 1917) tree →
- The lord had a manifold and great train of servants. tree →
- They were saved from manifold dangers at sea. tree →
- Our town has manifold blessings. tree →
note
manifold means many but not an exact count; it gives no number to add, subtract or share
In the corpora
- How manifold are Thy works, O LORD!
- They wrought among them His manifold signs, and wonders in the land of Ham.
- And that He would tell thee the secrets of wisdom, that sound wisdom is manifold!
- Nevertheless in Thy manifold mercies Thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for Thou art a gracious and merciful God.
Trees and pragmatics
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