דוד המלך
David ha-melekh
The Hebrew phrase for king david is דוד המלך (David ha-melekh).
דוד המלך refers to the biblical king of Israel and Judah. In specific religious contexts, such as Jewish traditional texts and liturgy, the honorific title Dovid Melech Yisrael is used to mean David, King of Israel. To further emphasize the greatness and grandeur of the king, the term David HaMelech HaGadol may be used.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase דוד המלך is composed of the name David followed by the definite article and the noun for king.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hebrew, the title the king follows the name rather than preceding it as is common in English.
How do you pronounce it?
David ha-melekh
Did you know?
- In Jewish tradition, the phrase דוד המלך is often used as a protective talisman or written on amulets to ward off evil.
- Because of the deep reverence for דוד המלך, many observant Jews avoid writing the name in full on documents that might be discarded, using abbreviations instead.
- The name דוד shares a linguistic root with the concept of 'loving' in Hebrew, creating a hidden layer of affection in the name.
Examples in context
- דוד המלך היה מנהיג גדול.David HaMelech haya manhig gadol.King David was a great leader.
- הסיפור על דוד המלך מרתק.Ha-sippur al David HaMelech meratek.The story about King David is fascinating.
- אנחנו לומדים על דוד המלך בבית הספר.Anachnu lomdim al David HaMelech be-veit ha-sefer.We are learning about King David in school.
Example conversation
Noa and Itai are studying a history book.
- נועה Noaמתי חי דוד המלך?Matay chai David haMelekh?When did King David live?
- איתי Itayהוא חי לפני אלפי שנים, נועה.Hu chai lifnei alfei shanim, Noa.He lived thousands of years ago, Noa.
- נועה Noaהוא היה מנהיג חזק מאוד.Hu haya manhig chazak me'od.He was a very strong leader.
- איתי Itayכן, דוד המלך הוא דמות חשובה.Ken, David haMelekh hu dmut chashuva.Yes, King David is an important figure.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries דוד, CC BY-SA 4.0.
