אני אוהב אותך, אלוהים
ani ohev otkha, Elohim
The Hebrew phrase for "I love you, God" is אני אוהב אותך, אלוהים (ani ohev otkha, Elohim).
This phrase is an expression of love and devotion addressed to God. You can also say אני אוהב/אוהבת אותך, מלך העולם. to mean "I love you, King of the Universe." or use the more informal אני אוהב/אוהבת אותך, אלוהים שלי. for "I love you, my God".
Which one should you use?
The form אני אוהב אותך, אלוהים uses the masculine singular direct object אותך (otkha) because God is traditionally addressed as masculine in Hebrew.
How does it change in a sentence?
A male speaker uses אני אוהב אותך, אלוהים (ani ohev otkha, Elohim), while a female speaker would use the feminine verb form אני אוהבת אותך, אלוהים (ani ohevet otkha, Elohim).
How do you pronounce it?
ani ohev otkha, Elohim
Did you know?
- In some religious contexts, people will avoid writing the word אלוהים in documents that might be thrown away, replacing letters to ensure the name is not erased.
- In Jewish tradition, the name of God is often considered so holy that people avoid saying it aloud in casual conversation, using substitutes or referring to 'the Almighty'.
- The word אלוהים (Elohim) is grammatically plural, yet in this context, it refers to a single, singular deity.
Examples in context
- אני אוהב אותך, אלוהים, מכל הלב שלי.ani ohev otkha, elohim, mikol halev sheli.I love you, God, with all my heart.
- אני אוהב אותך, אלוהים, תודה על הכל.ani ohev otkha, elohim, toda al hakol.I love you, God, thank you for everything.
Example conversation
Noam and Maya are talking about their faith.
- נועם Noamאני תמיד מרגיש קרוב אליו.Ani tamid margish karov elav.I always feel close to him.
- מאיה Mayaזה נשמע מאוד מרגש, נועם.Ze nishma me'od meragesh, Noam.That sounds very moving, Noam.
- נועם Noamבכל תפילה אני אומר: אני אוהב אותך, אלוהים.Be'kol tfila ani omer: ani ohev otcha, Elohim.In every prayer I say: I love you, God.
- מאיה Mayaאני מרגישה את זה גם.Ani margisha et ze gam.I feel it too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אלוהים, אני, CC BY-SA 4.0.
