ישוע, אני אוהב אותך
yeshua, ani ohev otcha
The English phrase "Jesus, I love you" is translated into Hebrew as ישוע, אני אוהב אותך (yeshua, ani ohev otcha).
This phrase is a direct expression of love addressed to Jesus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the name ישוע (Jesus), אני (I), אוהב (love) and אותך (you, masculine singular).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ישוע, אני אוהב אותך (yeshua, ani ohev otcha) uses the masculine singular object אותך (otcha), which is appropriate when addressing a male. If the speaker is female, the verb changes from אוהב (ohev) to אוהבת (ohevet).
How do you pronounce it?
yeshua, ani ohev otcha
Did you know?
- Addressing someone as ישוע in a modern Israeli street would immediately signal a Messianic or Christian identity. This is because the name is virtually absent from secular Israeli society.
- The name ישוע is a linguistic relative of the Arabic name يَسُوع (yasūʕ). Both versions of the name descend from the same ancient Aramaic root.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'love' אוהב comes from a root that also means 'desire' or 'to be pleased with'. This reflects a deeply emotional and spiritual yearning rather than just a casual liking.
Examples in context
- ישוע, אני אוהב אותך מאוד.Yeshua, ani ohev otcha me'od.Jesus, I love you very much.
- ישוע, אני אוהב אותך מכל הלב.Yeshua, ani ohev otcha mikol ha'lev.Jesus, I love you with all my heart.
Example conversation
Noa and Itai are talking about their faith.
- נועה Noaאיתי, איך אתה מרגיש בתפילה?Itai, eich ata margish ba-tfila?Itai, how do you feel in prayer?
- איתי Itayאני מרגיש שלווה. ישוע, אני אוהב אותך.Ani margish shalva. Yeshua, ani ohev otcha.I feel peace. Jesus, I love you.
- נועה Noaזה נשמע מאוד מרגש.Ze nishm'a me'od meragesh.That sounds very moving.
- איתי Itayזה באמת נותן לי כוח.Ze be'emet noten li koach.It really gives me strength.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אני, ישוע, CC BY-SA 4.0.
