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The Modern Hebrew word for a "church" is כנסייה (k'ney'si'yah), written as כְּנֵסִיָה with the nikkudot (vowel pointings), and can refer to the building or the organization. This word is derived from the Biblical Hebrew root word כנס (K. N. S, Strong's #3664) and means to "gather together."
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A”H ע״ה
Stands for: alav hashalom (עליו השלום), aleha hashalom (עליה השׁלום) or aleihem hashalom (עליהם השלום) Pronounced: ah-LAHV hah-shah-LOHM, ah-lay-HAH hah-shah-LOHM What it means: Hebrew for “peace be upon him.” Alternately “upon her” or “upon them.” When it’s used:Following the name of someone who is dead.
BD”E בּד״א
Stands for: Baruch dayan emet (ברוך דיין אמת) Pronounced:bah-ROOKH dah-YAHN eh-METT What it means: Hebrew for “blessed is the true judge.” When it’s used:Commonly said to a mourner upon learning of their loss.
B’’H בּ״ה
Stands for: B’ezrat hashem (בּעזרת השׁם) Pronounced: b’ez-RAHT hah-SHEM. What it means: Hebrew for “with God’s help.” Note: This acronym also stands for Baruch HaShem(בּרוך השׁם) or Blessed is God.
N”E נ״ע
Stands for: Nucha (נוחה) [for a woman] or nucho (נוחו) [for a man] eden (עדן). Pronounced: noon ayin (the names of these two Hebrew letters) or noo-KHAH EH-den (for women) or noo-KHOH EH-den (for men) What it means:Hebrew for “Let his/her rest be paradise (Eden).”
P”N פּ״נ
Stands for: Po nikhbar (פּה נקבּר) Pronounced: pay noon (the two Hebrew letters) or POH neek-BAHR What it means: Hebrew for “here lies” or “here is buried.” A variation on this is pay tet (פּ״ט), which stands for po tamun, “here is hidden.”
תנצבּ״ה
Stands for: Tehi nishmato tzrura btzror hachayim (תהי נשׁמתו צרורה בּצרור החיים) Pronounced: tuh-HEE neesh-mah-TOE tzroo-RAH beh-TZROHR ha-khaye-EEM What it means:Hebrew for “May his/her soul be bound up in the bond of life.”
Stands for: Ba’al Shem Tov (בּעל שׁם טוב) Pronounced: Besht What it means: Hebrew for “the owner/master of a good name,” this was the title given to Israel ben Eliezer (1698‑1760), the founder of Hasidic Judaism.
Motzash מוצ”ש
Stands for: motz-AY sha-BAHT (מוצאי שׁבּת) Pronounced:moh-TZASH What it means:Saturday night, after Shabbat officially ends.
רמטכ”ל
Stands for: ROHSH ha-mah-TEH ha-klah-LEE (ראשׁ המטה הכללי) Pronounced: RAH-mat KAHL What it means:Chief of staff, or commander-in-chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
סופ״שׁ
Stands for: sohf shah-VOO-ah (סוף שׁבוע) Pronounced: soh-FAHSH What it means:Weekend
May 7, 2024 · Glossary of Hebrew Words for Every Christian. There are some essential Hebrew words every Christian should know, if going deeper in knowing and understanding the Bible is your goal. The Old Testament was written entirely in Hebrew, thus exploring the Hebrew language could enhance our understanding of Scripture.
Pronunciation: kah-HAHL. Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-hawl') Definition: Assembly, congregation, gathering. Meaning: assemblage. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קהל (qahal), meaning "to assemble" or "to gather." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 1577 (ekklesia): Often translated as "church" or "assembly," this Greek term is used in ...
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Jan 2, 2021 · While there is much debate over interpreting Matt. 16:18, μου τὴν ἐκκλησίαν meaning my church is usually not the issue. However, ἐκκλησία is formed from the word καλέω and with ἐκ means called out.
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Apr 10, 2024 · This article will introduce you to 9 Hebrew words for worship and praise, each carrying its own unique shade of meaning and heart-stirring nuance. We’ll unpack their meanings, delve into their usage in Scripture, and reflect on their relevance in our spiritual practices today.
