בוא האדון ישוע
bo ha'adon yeshua
The phrase "come lord Jesus" in Hebrew is בוא האדון ישוע (bo ha'adon yeshua).
This phrase is used as a prayer or a plea specifically asking for the return of Jesus Christ.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word בוא is the masculine singular imperative form of the verb "to come".
How do you pronounce it?
bo ha'adon yeshua
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, the word אדון is the standard formal way to address a stranger as 'Sir' or 'Gentleman' in a business setting.
- While בוא is grammatically a command, using it in this prayer is an act of 'petitionary prayer' rather than a literal order.
- The Hebrew ישוע is a direct linguistic relative of the Arabic name يسوع, highlighting the shared ancestry of these Semitic languages.
Example conversation
Two friends are praying together in a church.
- עגור Adiאני מרגישה עצובה היום, דניאל.Ani margisha atzuva hayom, Daniel.I feel sad today, Daniel.
- דניאל Danielבואי נתפלל יחד למען נחמה.Bo-i nitpalel yachad lema'an nechama.Let's pray together for comfort.
- עגור Adiבוא האדון ישוע, תן לנו שלום.Bo ha-adon Yeshua, ten lanu shalom.Come Lord Jesus, give us peace.
- דניאל Danielאמן, הוא ישמע את תפילתנו.Amen, hu yishma et tfilatenu.Amen, He will hear our prayer.
