Definitions for purim
ˈpʊər ɪm; Heb. puˈrimpurim

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1. Purimnoun

   (Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman

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1. Purimnoun

   A Jewish festival, celebrated on the 14th day of Adar, commemorating the deliverance of the Persian Jews from a massacre.

2. Etymology: From פורים.

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1. Purim

   Purim (; Hebrew: פּוּרִים Pûrîm, lit. 'lots') is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, an official of the Achaemenid Empire who was planning to have all of Persia's Jewish subjects killed, as recounted in the Book of Esther (usually dated to the 5th century BCE). Haman was the royal vizier to Persian king Ahasuerus (Xerxes I or Artaxerxes I; "Khshayarsha" and "Artakhsher" in Old Persian, respectively). His plans were foiled by Mordecai of the tribe of Benjamin and Esther, Mordecai's cousin and adopted daughter who had become queen of Persia after her marriage to Ahasuerus. The day of deliverance became a day of feasting and rejoicing among the Jews.

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1. purim

   Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from destruction planned by Haman, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther. It occurs in the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, which usually falls in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. The day is marked by public readings of the Book of Esther, giving to the poor, sharing gifts of food and a festive meal. It is also marked by merriment and celebration including masquerade parties and carnivals.

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1. Purimnoun

   a Jewish festival, called also the Feast of Lots, instituted to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from the machinations of Haman

2. Etymology: [Heb. pr, pl. prm, a lot.]

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1. Purim

   Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire, with the aid of the Iranian king Xerxes, from destruction in the wake of a plot by Haman, a story recorded in the Biblical Book of Esther. According to the Book of Esther, in the Hebrew Bible, Haman, royal vizier to King Ahasuerus, planned to kill all the Jews in the empire, but his plans were foiled by Mordecai and his adopted daughter Queen Esther. The day of deliverance became a day of feasting and rejoicing. Purim is celebrated by giving reciprocal gifts of food and drink, giving charity to the poor, a celebratory meal, and public recitation of the Scroll of Esther, additions to the prayers and the grace after meals. Other customs include drinking wine, wearing of masks and costumes, and public celebration. Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, the day following the victory of the Jews over their enemies. In cities that were protected by a surrounding wall at the time of Joshua, Purim is instead celebrated on the 15th of the month on what is known as Shushan Purim, since fighting in the walled city of Shushan continued through the 14th. Today, only Jerusalem celebrates Purim on the 15th.

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1. Purim

   pū′rim, n. the feast of lots held about 1st of March, in which the Jews commemorated their deliverance from the plot of Haman, as related in Esther. [Heb., pl. of pur, lot.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of purim in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of purim in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of purim in a Sentence

1. Samuel Heilman:

   Purim is pretty much going to be a washout this year.

2. Benjamin Netanyahu:

   We have a miracle of Purim.

3. Rabbi Taylor:

   In the meantime, may we be encouraged by the message of Purim.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=purim
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Purim
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purim
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purim
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=purim
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=purim