pertain
part of speech
verb (pertain, pertains, pertained, pertaining)
meaning for a pupil
1) (formal) «Pertain to»: to be about, be connected with, or belong to something (the rules pertaining to safety). tree →
2) (formal) To be true or to apply in a certain situation. tree →
sense in the lessons
In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: It means to belong to or be connected with, as with offerings that belong to the LORD. It can also mean to belong to a place or person, such as cities belonging to Judah, or to be about a matter, such as things about God. Interpretation: Tradition teaches that something that belongs to God, like a peace-offering, must be eaten only in a state of purity. In the primary lessons: A stiff formal and exam word: «questions pertaining to fractions» = questions about fractions. Found in rules, official letters and legal texts. Phrases: «pertain to», «pertaining to».
examples
- But the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace-offerings, that pertain unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from his people. (Torah LEV.7.20, JPS 1917) tree →
- And he took the fortified cities which pertained to Judah, and came unto Jerusalem. (Writings 2CH.12.4, JPS 1917) tree →
- the son of Hesed, in Arubboth; to him pertained Socoh, and all the land of Hepher; (Prophets 1KI.4.10, JPS 1917) tree →
- all these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the things pertaining to God, to lift up the horn. (Writings 1CH.25.5, JPS 1917) tree →
- Read the rules pertaining to the swimming pool. tree →
- The questions pertain to the story we read. tree →
- Information pertaining to the trip will be sent home. tree →
- These laws pertain to all drivers. tree →
- Does this pertain to me? tree →
- Please answer only the questions that pertain to your group. tree →
note
Very formal; everyday: «be about», «relate to», «apply to». Always followed by «to». Related: «pertinent» (relevant, to the point).
In the corpora
- the son of Hesed, in Arubboth; to him pertained Socoh, and all the land of Hepher;
- Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee.
- all these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the things pertaining to God, to lift up the horn.
- And he took the fortified cities which pertained to Judah, and came unto Jerusalem.
Trees and pragmatics
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