אלוהים יברך את ישראל
Elohim yevarekh et Yisra'el
The English phrase "God bless israel" is expressed in Hebrew as אלוהים יברך את ישראל (Elohim yevarekh et Yisra'el).
This phrase is used as a prayer or an expression of hope that God provides favor and protection to the nation of Israel.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally translated as 'God will bless Israel' because the Hebrew verb יברך (yevarekh) is in the future tense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word את (et) is a grammatical particle used before a definite direct object, which in this case is ישראל (Israel).
How do you pronounce it?
Elohim yevarekh et Yisra'el
Did you know?
- In the phrase אלוהים יברך את ישראל, the word אלוהים uses a plural form to refer to a single deity, a linguistic feature known as plurality of majesty.
- The name ישראל (Israel) was originally a personal name given to the patriarch Jacob after he wrestled with an angel.
Examples in context
- אלוהים יברך את ישראל תמיד.Elohim yivarekh et Yisrael tamid.God bless Israel always.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hopes for the country.
- נועה Noaדניאל, אני מקווה שהכל יהיה בסדר.Daniel, ani mekava she-hakol yihiye beseder.Daniel, I hope everything will be okay.
- דניאל Danielאני גם מקווה, אלוהים יברך את ישראל.Ani gam mekave, Elohim yevarech et Yisrael.I hope so too, God bless Israel.
- נועה Noaזה בדיוק מה שאנחנו צריכים עכשיו.Ze bidiyuk ma she-anachnu tzrichim achshav.That is exactly what we need right now.
- דניאל Danielכן, נשאר רק להתפלל.Ken, nish'ar rak lehitpalel.Yes, all that is left is to pray.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אלוהים, את, ישראל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
