[Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/kindly.html) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/) / [The Judaism dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/) / kindly [← K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/K/) # kindly «kindly» in Mova's judaism dictionary: **in a kind, gentle and caring way: «She smiled kindly»** — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it. ### part of speech adverb (kindly); adjective (kindly, kindlier, kindliest) ### meaning for a pupil 1) Kindly means in a kind, gentle and caring way: «She smiled kindly». [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#m1) 2) «Kindly» is a formal way to say «please»: «Kindly close the door». [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#m2) 3) As an adjective, kindly means kind and friendly: «a kindly old man». [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#m3) 4) «Not take kindly to» means not like something. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#m4) ### sense in the lessons In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: In "deal kindly and truly," the Hebrew pairs loving-kindness and truth, which are the two qualities asked of a faithful person. Interpretation: The rabbis call a kindness done with no thought of payment "true kindness," as when Joseph comforts his brothers after their father's death. In the primary lessons: In everyday life and stories, «kindly» describes caring actions: helping, sharing, speaking gently. In notices and letters, «kindly» means please, sometimes sounding strict: «Kindly keep off the grass». Phrases: «thank you kindly», «treat kindly». ### examples - Now therefore fear ye not; I will sustain you, and your little ones.' And he comforted them, and spoke kindly unto them. (Torah GEN.50.21, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x1) - And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me; and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.' (Torah GEN.24.49, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x2) - The wing of the ostrich beateth joyously; but are her pinions and feathers the kindly stork's? (Writings JOB.39.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x3) - And he spoke kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon. (Prophets 2KI.25.28, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x4) - And Naomi said unto her two daughters-in-law: 'Go, return each of you to her mother's house; the LORD deal kindly with you, as ye have dealt with the dead, and with me. (Writings RUT.1.8, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x5) - She kindly helped me carry my bags. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x6) - The nurse spoke kindly to the frightened boy. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x7) - Kindly wait here. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x8) - Treat animals kindly. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x9) - He kindly lent me his pencil. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x10) - The kindly old lady gave us apples. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x11) - The cat did not take kindly to the new puppy. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x12) - Thank you kindly for the present. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x13) - "Approach, my son," he said kindly. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/#x14) ### note «Kindly» can be an adverb or an adjective. As «please», it can sound cross: «Kindly stop talking!» The noun «kindness» is about the quality of being kind. ### In the corpora - [And he spoke kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/neviim/jps/2KI.785/) - [And he spoke kindly to him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/neviim/jps/JER.1477/) - [The wing of the ostrich beateth joyously; but are her pinions and feathers the kindly stork's?](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/ketuvim/jps/JOB.1071/) - [Children can notice it kindly, laugh about it together and sometimes help everyone keep the rules.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/adult-life/29-screens-diets-sofas-and-late-nights/4/) - [Laughing kindly with someone who tripped is fine; laughing at them makes their embarrassment worse.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/adult-life/36-big-feelings-in-big-people/17/) ### Trees and pragmatics [Every meaning and example of «kindly» parsed by Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/K/kindly/), each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.