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“If e’er the Jew her father come to heaven, It will be for his gentle daughter’s sake; And never dare misfortune cross her foot, Unless she do it under this excuse, 40 That she is issue to a faithless Jew.” quote by William Shakespeare
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““If e’er the Jew her father come to heaven, It will be for his gentle daughter’s sake; And never dare misfortune cross her foot, Unless she do it under this excuse, 40 That she is issue to a faithless Jew.””

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine mercy may be granted through a faithful descendant's virtue, protecting the faithful.

In simple terms: Faith can protect.

Key Takeaway

Trust in faith's protective power.

Themes

faith mercy family

Mood

dramatic poetic

Type

literary theatrical

When to use this quote

  • family crises
  • legal disputes
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does lineage play in salvation?
  • How does faith influence justice?
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