הִנֵּה
hiné
The English phrase "behold" is translated into Hebrew as הִנֵּה (hiné). Wiktionary also lists הֲרֵי (haréi).
Meaning: to see, to look at (verb)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| הִנֵּה | hiné |
| הֲרֵי | haréi |
In modern Hebrew, הִנֵּה is more commonly used as 'here is' or 'look' rather than the archaic, poetic 'behold' found in English Bibles.
What does it mean word for word?
הִנֵּה is an interjection used to draw attention to something immediate.
Which one should you use?
הִנֵּה is typically used to point out something that is physically present or about to be revealed, similar to 'lo and behold' or 'here is'. הֲרֵי is often used in a more declarative or argumentative sense to state a fact or to say 'behold, it is [the case]', often used in logical or rhetorical contexts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
hiné
Did you know?
- The phrase הֲרֵי is used in the traditional formula for granting a divorce, where it serves to legally declare the change in status.
- In Hebrew, the word הִנֵּה can be used to describe someone arriving, even if you cannot see them yet. You might say הִנֵּה הוא ('here he is') just as you hear the doorbell ring.
- If you use הִנֵּה in a text message to a friend, you might sound like you are reciting a prophecy or a poem rather than just showing them a photo.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Daniel and Rotem are walking in a park and see a beautiful flower.
- דניאל Danielרוטם, הִנֵּה פרח יפה!Rotem, hineh perach yafe!Rotem, look, a beautiful flower!
- רוטם Rotemוואו, הוא באמת מדהים.Wow, hu be'emet madhim.Wow, it really is amazing.
- דניאל Danielאת רוצה לגעת בו?At rotza liga'at bo?Do you want to touch it?
- רוטם Rotemלא, אני רק אסתכל.Lo, ani rak astakel.No, I will just look.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “behold” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
