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# obedience

noun (obedience, uncountable)

«obedience» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Doing what you are told by someone in charge, or following rules and laws. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#m1)
2. (church, Bible) Christians believe obedience to God means following God's commands; Abraham and Mary are examples. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#m2)
3. (animals) Training a dog to follow commands: «obedience classes». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#m3)

### In the lessons

In ethics lessons pupils discuss when obedience is right and when it is wrong to obey (for example, if someone asks you to do something harmful). In religion lessons Noah's obedience in building the ark and Jesus's obedience to the Father are key. Phrases: «in obedience to», «blind obedience», «dog obedience classes», «vow of obedience».

### Examples

- Our puppy is going to obedience classes. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#x1)
- Noah built the ark in obedience to God. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#x2)
- Monks and nuns make a vow of obedience. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#x3)
- The soldiers showed complete obedience. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#x4)
- Blind obedience can be dangerous if the order is wrong. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#x5)
- Obedience to safety rules keeps everyone safe. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#x6)
- They, in obedience to their king's order, continued to supply him with provisions and water. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/#x7)

### Note

Uncountable. Adjective: obedient; verb: obey; opposite: disobedience. Pronounced oh-BEE-dee-ence. Spelling: -ence ending.

## In Jewish tradition

In Genesis 49:10, obedience is the loyalty and submission that nations will give to the ruler from Judah.

**Interpretation.** Jewish tradition often reads this verse as pointing to a future king from Judah, and some read it as pointing to the Messiah.

### Examples

- The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, as long as men come to Shiloh; and unto him shall the obedience of the peoples be. (Torah GEN.49.10, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obedience/#x1)

### Note

Uncountable. Adjective: obedient; verb: obey; opposite: disobedience. Pronounced oh-BEE-dee-ence. Spelling: -ence ending.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «obedience» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/O/obedience/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«obedience» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/obedience.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «obedience» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/O/obedience/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«obedience» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/obedience.html) on Mova free.