ישוע אוהב אותך
Yeshua ohev otcha
The English phrase "Jesus loves you" is translated into Hebrew as ישוע אוהב אותך (Yeshua ohev otcha).
A religious statement used to tell someone that Jesus Christ cares for them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the subject ישוע (Jesus), the verb אוהב (loves) and the object אותך (you).
Which one should you use?
The phrase ישוע אוהב אותך is directed at a male listener. To say "Jesus loves you" to a group of people, the final word changes to אתכם (pronounced etchem).
How do you pronounce it?
Yeshua ohev otcha
Did you know?
- The name ישוע is essentially the same name as 'Joshua' in the Hebrew Bible, meaning 'the Lord is salvation'.
- In modern Israel, this specific phrase is almost exclusively used by Messianic Jews or Christians, as it is not a part of traditional Jewish liturgy.
- The name ישוע is etymologically related to the concept of 'salvation' or 'to save' in Hebrew.
Examples in context
- הוא רוצה שתדעי ש->ישוע אוהב אותך.Hu rotze she-ted'i she-yeshua ohev otakh.He wants you to know that Jesus loves you.
Example conversation
Noam is comforting Maya during a difficult time.
- נועם Noamאל תדאגי, מאיה.Al tid-gi, Maya.Don't worry, Maya.
- מאיה Mayaזה פשוט קשה מאוד.Ze pashut kashe me'od.It is just very hard.
- נועם Noamתזכרי, ישוע אוהב אותך.Tizkri, yeshua ohev otakh.Remember, Jesus loves you.
- מאיה Mayaתודה לך, נועם.Toda lach, Noam.Thank you, Noam.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ישוע, CC BY-SA 4.0.
