גאולה
geulá
Redemption in Hebrew is גאולה (geulá).
The term גאולה refers to salvation from sin and is primarily used in religious or theological contexts.
Meaning: salvation from sin (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun גאולה can take the construct form גאולת when it is followed by a noun in a possessive relationship, such as expressing 'redemption of' something. The related verb form is לגאול, which means 'to redeem' or 'to save'.
How do you pronounce it?
geulá
Did you know?
- The concept of 'redemption' in Hebrew is deeply tied to the biblical 'redeemer' (גואל), a figure who traditionally paid a price to free a relative from slavery.
- The phrase גאולה שלמה refers to a 'complete redemption', implying that partial salvation is a distinct possibility in Jewish thought.
- The concept of גאולה is often linked to the 'Age of Redemption', a future era of universal peace and the gathering of the Jewish people.
Examples in context
- לא תתכן גאולה ללא חרטה.There can be no redemption without repentance.This sentence shows the relationship between גאולה and repentance.Tatoeba #5873566 by fekundulo, translation #5707024 by AlanF_US
- אני אוהב סיפורי גאולה!I love a good redemption story!This sentence uses גאולה in the context of a story.Tatoeba #13632186 by rul, translation #10633362 by buster_blu
- סאמי מצא גאולה בכנסייה.Sami found redemption at church.This sentence demonstrates finding גאולה in a religious setting.Tatoeba #13578612 by rul, translation #6690623 by OsoHombre
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Example conversation
Noa and Itai are discussing a book about spirituality.
- נועה Noaאתה מאמין שיש גאולה לכל אדם?Atah ma'amin she-yesh ge'ulah le-kol adam?Do you believe there is redemption for every person?
- איתי Itayכן, אני חושב שזה תמיד אפשרי.Ken, ani khoshev she-ze tamid efshari.Yes, I think it is always possible.
- נועה Noaזה נושא מאוד עמוק ומורכב.Ze noseh me'od amok u-morkhav.It is a very deep and complex subject.
- איתי Itayנכון, אבל זה נותן תקווה.Nakhon, aval ze noten tikvah.True, but it gives hope.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry גאולה, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
