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# solemn

«solemn» in Mova's judaism dictionary: **very serious and not happy or joking, often in an…** — 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

adjective (solemn, more solemn)

### meaning for a pupil

1) Solemn means very serious and not happy or joking, often in an important or sad moment. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#m1)

2) A solemn promise is a very serious, sincere promise. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#m2)

### sense in the lessons

In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: It is used for festival days and the Sabbath, called days of holy gathering and rest. The prophets also use it for gatherings called in time of need, like a fast in Joel, and for a false gathering for Baal; Amos says God hates solemn assemblies held without justice. Interpretation: Tradition reads these days as times set apart for rest, prayer and gathering, and Yom Kippur is a Sabbath of Sabbaths when people fast and ask forgiveness. The prophets are read as teaching that worship pleases God only when people also act justly. In the primary lessons: In stories and life, solemn moments are funerals, ceremonies and remembering the dead (Remembrance Day, Anzac Day, Veterans Day). Phrases: «a solemn promise», «a solemn face», «a solemn occasion», «solemnly swear».

### examples

- On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no manner of servile work; (Torah NUM.29.35, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x1)
- It is a sabbath of solemn rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; it is a statute for ever. (Torah LEV.16.31, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x2)
- And he said unto them: 'This is that which the LORD hath spoken: To-morrow is a solemn rest, a holy sabbath unto the LORD. (Torah EXO.16.23, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x3)
- Blow the horn in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly; (Prophets JOL.2.15, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x4)
- And Jehu said: 'Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal.' And they proclaimed it. (Prophets 2KI.10.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x5)
- I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies. (Prophets AMO.5.21, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x6)
- She made a solemn promise to look after the puppy. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x7)
- The crowd was solemn during the minute's silence. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x8)
- His face was solemn as he told us the bad news. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x9)
- The funeral was a solemn occasion. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x10)
- I solemnly swear to tell the truth. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x11)
- Anzac Day begins with a solemn dawn service. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x12)
- He struck a most solemn blow upon the piece of wood. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/#x13)

### note

Spelling trap: the «n» at the end is silent — SOL-um. Adverb: «solemnly». Opposite: «cheerful», «light-hearted».

### In the corpora

- [It is a sabbath of solemn rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls; it is a statute for ever.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/LEV.490/)
- [On the eighth day ye shall have a solemn assembly: ye shall do no manner of servile work;](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/NUM.1073/)
- [And Jehu said: 'Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal.' And they proclaimed it.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/neviim/jps/2KI.321/)
- [Blow the horn in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly;](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/neviim/jps/JOL.35/)
- [I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/neviim/jps/AMO.88/)

### Trees and pragmatics

[Every meaning and example of «solemn» parsed by Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/solemn/), each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.