הברית החדשה
ha-Brit ha-Chadashah
The phrase for "new testament" in Hebrew is הברית החדשה (ha-Brit ha-Chadashah).
הברית החדשה is the name used to refer to the second half of the Christian Bible.
Meaning: second half of the Christian Bible (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the definite article ha-, the noun Brit (covenant) and the adjective Chadashah (new).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective חדשה (new) must agree in gender with the feminine noun ברית (covenant).
How do you pronounce it?
ha-Brit ha-Chadashah
Did you know?
- In many Hebrew-speaking religious contexts, the term 'Brit' (covenant) can also refer to the physical act of 'circumcision'.
- While the English word 'testament' implies a 'will' or 'witness', the Hebrew ברית specifically emphasizes a binding agreement or contract.
- The word 'covenant' in הברית shares a root with the Hebrew word for 'to be certain' or 'to be firm'.
Examples in context
- מתרגמי הברית החדשה נחשבו לכופרים.The translators of the New Testament were considered heretics.This sentence illustrates how the phrase הברית החדשה is used in a historical context regarding translators.Tatoeba #2757581 by fekundulo, translation #2857313 by AlanF_US
- "הברית החדשה" הייתה תעמולה אנטי־יהודית רומית.The "New Testament" was Roman anti-Jewish propaganda.This sentence shows the phrase הברית החדשה being used in a context discussing Roman propaganda.Tatoeba #8851905 by shekitten, translation #8851182 by shekitten
- אני לומד/לומדת כרגע את הברית החדשהI'm currently studying the New Testament
- הברית החדשה מלמדת אותנו על החיים של ישוThe New Testament teaches us about the life of Jesus
- היא נהנית מקריאת הברית החדשה בעבריתShe enjoys reading the New Testament in Hebrew
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their studies in a library.
- דניאל Danielנועה, את לומדת את הברית החדשה?Noa, at lomedet et ha-berit ha-khadasha?Noa, are you studying the New Testament?
- נועה Noaכן, דניאל, אני קוראת אותה עכשיו.Ken, Daniel, ani koret otah akhshav.Yes, Daniel, I am reading it now.
- דניאל Danielזה נראה כמו ספר מעניין מאוד.Ze nir'ah kmo sefer me'anyen me'od.It looks like a very interesting book.
- נועה Noaזה באמת ספר מרתק.Ze be'emet sefer meratek.It really is a fascinating book.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
