אני אוהב אותך, ישוע
ani ohev otkha, yeshua
The phrase "I love you, Jesus" in Hebrew is אני אוהב אותך, ישוע (ani ohev otkha, yeshua).
This phrase is an expression of love and devotion directed toward Jesus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down literally as I love you (masculine), Jesus.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on the gender of the person speaking. A male speaker uses אני אוהב אותך, ישוע, while a female speaker uses אני אוהבת אותך, ישוע.
How do you pronounce it?
ani ohev otkha, yeshua
Did you know?
- The name ישוע has direct cognates in other Semitic languages, appearing as יסوع in Arabic and ܝܫܘܥ in Classical Syriac.
- Hebrew has several levels of 'love', and while אוהב is the standard word, the phrase can be intensified using words that imply a deeper, more spiritual longing.
- The root of the word 'love' in אוהב is the triconsonantal root א-ה-ב, which is one of the most fundamental and ancient roots in the Semitic language family.
Examples in context
- יֵשׁוּעַ, אֲנִי אוֹהֵב אוֹתְךָ מְאוֹד!Jesus, I love you very much!
Example conversation
Noam and Maya are talking about their faith.
- נועם Noamאני מרגיש שלום בלב.Ani margish shalom ba'lev.I feel peace in my heart.
- מאיה Mayaזה נשמע נפלא, נועם.Ze nishma nifla, Noam.That sounds wonderful, Noam.
- נועם Noamאני רק רוצה לומר: אני אוהב אותך, ישוע.Ani rak rotze lomar: Ani ohev otcha, Yeshua.I just want to say: I love you, Jesus.
- מאיה Mayaאני מרגישה את אותה האהבה.Ani margisha et ota ha'ahava.I feel the same love.
