אני אוהב את אלוהים
ani ohev et elohim
The phrase "I love God" in Hebrew is אני אוהב את אלוהים (ani ohev et elohim).
This phrase is used to express a person's deep affection and devotion to a divine being.
What does it mean word for word?
In this phrase, את (et) serves as a direct object marker. It is placed before אלוהים because it is a definite noun, specifying the object of the affection.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on the gender of the person speaking. The default form אני אוהב את אלוהים uses the masculine singular verb אוהב (ohev). If the speaker is female, the verb changes to the feminine form אוהבת (ohevet), resulting in אני אוהבת את אלוהים.
How do you pronounce it?
ani ohev et elohim
What mistakes should you avoid?
When expressing this affection, you must include the word את (et) before אלוהים. Omitting this marker would be grammatically incorrect in this context.
Did you know?
- Jewish tradition often avoids writing the full name of God in casual contexts, sometimes using abbreviations or modified spellings to show respect.
- While אלוהים is the common word for 'god', Hebrew has several other names for the divine that are considered too holy to be spoken aloud in prayer.
- While the word אלוהים (Elohim) looks like a plural noun, it is used in this phrase to refer to a single, indivisible deity.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב את אלוהים מכל הלב.ani ohev et elohim mikol halev.I love God with all my heart.
- אני אוהב את אלוהים ותמיד מודה לו.ani ohev et elohim vetamid mode lo.I love God and always thank Him.
- אני אוהב את אלוהים מאוד.ani ohev et elohim me'od.I love God very much.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their faith during a walk.
- דניאל Danielאני מרגיש שלווה כשאני מתפלל, אני אוהב את אלוהים.Ani margish shalva keshe-ani mitpalel, ani ohev et Elohim.I feel peace when I pray, I love God.
- עגור Adiזה נשמע נפלא, דניאל.Ze nishma nifla, Daniel.That sounds wonderful, Daniel.
- דניאל Danielזה נותן לי כוח בכל יום.Ze noten li koach be-kol yom.It gives me strength every day.
- עגור Adiאני מבינה אותך לגמרי, עגור מסכימה איתך.Ani mevina otcha legamri, Agur maskima itcha.I completely understand you, Agur agrees with you.
