לווייתן
livyatan
The Hebrew word for leviathan is לווייתן (livyatan).
לווייתן refers to a vast sea monster of tremendous strength.
Meaning: vast sea monster of tremendous strength (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
livyatan
Did you know?
- Jewish folklore suggests that the לווייתן will be served as a feast for the righteous at the end of time.
- The Hebrew word לווייתן may be etymologically linked to the word for 'garland' or 'wreath', specifically לִוְיָה, suggesting the monster might be 'the one wearing a wreath'.
- While often depicted as a single beast, in some Hebrew theological discussions, the לווייתן is part of a trio of primordial creatures that include the Behemoth and Ziz.
Examples in context
- הוא נראה כמו לווייתן ענק.hu nir'a kmo leviyatan anak.He looks like a giant leviathan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries לווייתן, CC BY-SA 4.0.
