אלוהים אוהב אותך
Elohim ohev otcha
The Hebrew phrase for "God loves you" is אלוהים אוהב אותך (Elohim ohev otcha).
This phrase is used to tell someone that the divine creator cares for them with love.
What does it mean word for word?
The word אוהב (ohev) is the masculine singular present tense of the verb "to love".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form אותך (otcha) is used specifically when you are speaking to a male.
How do you pronounce it?
Elohim ohev otcha
When do people say it?
While אלוהים אוהב אותך is a direct way to express this sentiment, you can also use the indirect phrase תדע שאתה חשוב לאלוהים (Know that you are important to God) to convey the same idea.
Did you know?
- While the phrase is a direct translation, Hebrew speakers often prefer using the word השם (The Name) instead of אלוהים in daily speech.
- Depending on the context, mentioning אלוהים in casual conversation is sometimes avoided in some Jewish circles to prevent taking the name in vain.
- In Hebrew, the verb אוהב covers both 'to love' and 'to like', so the phrase can range from deep divine love to a general fondness.
Examples in context
- אלוהים אוהב אתכםGod loves you all
- זכור שכל הזמן אלוהים אוהב אותך.Zekhor she'kol hazman Elohim ohev otkha.Remember that God loves you all the time.
- אל תדאג, אלוהים אוהב אותך.Al tidag, Elohim ohev otkha.Don't worry, God loves you.
Example conversation
A friend comforting another friend during a hard time.
- עגור Adiאיתי, אני רואה שאתה עובר תקופה קשה.Itay, ani ro'ah she'ata over tkufah kashah.Itay, I see that you are going through a hard time.
- איתי Itayכן, אני מרגיש לבד עם הכל.Ken, ani margish levad im hakol.Yes, I feel alone with everything.
- עגור Adiאתה לא לבד, אלוהים אוהב אותך.Ata lo levad, Elohim ohev otcha.You are not alone, God loves you.
- איתי Itayתודה לך, עגור. זה מחזק אותי.Toda lach, Agur. Ze mechazek oti.Thank you, Agur. That strengthens me.
