שמה דישוע
shmeh d'yeshua
The English phrase "jesus' name" is translated into Aramaic as שמה דישוע (shmeh d'yeshua).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of שמה, which means "name" and דישוע, which means "of Jesus".
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle ד- (d-) in דישוע functions as a genitive marker, similar to "of" in English, to indicate possession or relationship.
How do you pronounce it?
shmeh d'yeshua
Did you know?
- The name ישוע is the Aramaic equivalent of the Hebrew ישוע, which is a shortened form of יהושע (Joshua). In the original language, Jesus and Joshua are effectively the same name.
- In Aramaic culture, mentioning the שמה (name) of a divine or holy figure was often handled with extreme caution to avoid blasphemy, leading to the use of circumlocutions or titles instead of the name itself.
- In certain dialects of Syriac Aramaic, the word for 'name' can be used metaphorically to represent the entire person or their reputation. To speak of שמה (the name) is often understood as speaking of the person's very essence or character.
Examples in context
- שמה דישוע הוא קדוש.shmah d'yashu' hu kadosh.The name of Jesus is holy.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their faith in a garden.
- Samiשמה דישוע מביא שלמא.Shma d'Yeshua mabi shlama.Jesus' name brings peace.
- Lilyאני מסכים איתך, סמי.Ani maschim itach, Sami.I agree with you, Sami.
- Samiבוא נסגיד בשמה דישוע.Bo nsagid b'shma d'Yeshua.Let us pray in Jesus' name.
- Lilyכן, בוא נעשה זאת.Ken, bo na'ase zot.Yes, let us do that.
