sitra achra

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Pronunciations

sitra achra (SEE-trah AKH-rah) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Evil; "the realm of evil or demonic powers and emanations; the domain of Satan." (Steinmetz)

Example Sentences

  • "When a person refrains from doing an aveira [sin] or even a bad thought he subdues the sitra achra[.]" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Aramaic

Etymology

  • סִטְרָא אָחֳרָא sitra achra 'the other side' (as opposed to סִטְרָא דִּקְדוּשָּׁה sitra dikedusha 'the side of holiness')

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

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      Alternative Spellings

      sitra akhra

Notes

  • "In Yiddish, sitre akhre means the devil or Satan" (Steinmetz).

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