Definitions
n. 'Righteous women'; used in the Talmud to convey that communal salvation, such as the redemption from Egypt, is achieved through the spiritual merit of the women of that generation.
Example Sentences
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"In these various ways, the nashim tzidkaniyot of Egypt were invincible." (source)
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"However, that said, there is definitely an obligation to give honor to the nashim tzidkaniyot, and I see no reason that they should be second-class speakers (chas ve-shalom) compared to the gentlemen speakers." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
נָשִׁים צִדְקָנִיּוֹת from the Talmud: בזכות נשים צדקניות נגאלו אבותינו ממצרים, lit. 'in the merit of righteous women were our ancestors redeemed from Egypt'
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
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Alternative Spellings
nashim tzidkanyot, nashim tsidkanyot, nashim tsidkaniyot, nashim tsidkaniyos, nashim tsidkanyos, nashim tzidkanyos, nashim tzidkaniyos
Notes
Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.
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