nashim tzidkaniyot
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
"In these various ways, the nashim tzidkaniyot of Egypt were invincible." (source)
"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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