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Auriel / Oriel (angel)

U•ri•el is one of four major angels that, according to Jewish tradition, is standing around the heavenly throne (where God sits) and, besides serving God, is in charge of watching the four corners of the world. The meaning of the name U•ri•el is ‘God is my...

Gabriel (angel)

Gav•ri•el is one of four major angels that, according to Jewish tradition, is standing around the heavenly throne (where God sits) and, besides serving God, is in charge of watching the four corners of the world. The meaning of the name Gav•ri•el is ‘God is my...

Michael (Archangel)

Michael is one of four major angels that, according to Jewish tradition, is standing around the heavenly throne (where God sits) and, besides serving God, is in charge of watching the four corners of the world. Michael is an archangel. An archangel (from Greek) is an...

block of wood, stupid

This expression is an idiom. As such it could have a meaning that extends beyond the literal, word-for-word translation. Literal meaning: ‘bool’ is a log. Etz is wood or a tree. This Biblical idiom may be used literally when referring to a real log of wood. In the...

exile, place of suffering

This expression is an idiom. As such it has a meaning that extends beyond the literal, word-for-word translation. Literal meaning: E•mek is ‘valley.’ Ha is the definite article ‘the.’ Ba•cha is the name of an ancient tree that once grew in Israel....