from strength to strength - Jewish English Lexicon

from strength to strength

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Pronunciations

from strength to strength

(from STRENGTH to STRENGTH)

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Definitions

adv. Me'chayil el chayil; an expression of blessing used on momentous occasions.

Example Sentences

"May you go from strength to strength."

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Languages of Origin

Textual Hebrew
English

Etymology

translation of מחיל אל חיל mekhayil el khayil (Psalms 84:7)

Who Uses This

Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

Regions

North America
Australia / New Zealand
Great Britain
South Africa

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Notes

More common among non-Orthodox religious Jews.

See also me'chayil el chayil.

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