ܨܠܐ
tsla
To pray in Aramaic is ܨܠܐ (tsla).
ܨܠܐ is a verb meaning to talk to God.
Meaning: to talk to God (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
tsla
Did you know?
- In historical Aramaic texts, the term for prayer is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a highly formal and respectful way of addressing a king or superior.
- In some Aramaic traditions, the root for ܨܠܐ is closely linked to the concept of 'watching' or 'vigilance', suggesting that prayer is as much about listening as it is about speaking.
- The root of the verb ܨܠܐ also relates to the concept of 'intercession', implying that praying is not just talking to God but acting as a bridge for others.