tzedek, tzedek tirdof

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Pronunciations

tzedek, tzedek tirdof (TZEH-dek TZEH-dek teer-DOHF) listen

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Definitions

  • sent. "Justice, justice, you will pursue." (Deuteronomy 16:20)

Example Sentences

  • In a sermon by a Reform rabbi: "We must take action because we were given the charge 'tzedek, tzedek, tirdof' - 'justice, justice shall you pursue'."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • צדק צדק תרדוף

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

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