תחייה
tkhiya
The Hebrew word for resurrection is תחייה (tkhiya).
תחייה can mean a revival, a rebirth or a resurrection. While it can refer to the theological resurrection of the dead, it is also commonly used to describe a cultural or national revival, such as the revival of the Hebrew language.
Meaning: act of arising from the dead (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word תחייה is derived from the root ח–י–ה, which relates to living or life.
How do you pronounce it?
tkhiya
Did you know?
- While the English 'resurrection' often carries a heavy liturgical weight, the Hebrew תחייה is very common in newspaper headlines to describe economic or social rebounds.
- In Hebrew, the word for 'life' חיים is grammatically plural, but the root in תחייה treats life as a singular essence that can be regained.
- The word תחייה is often used in Hebrew poetry to describe the arrival of spring, where the blooming plants represent a 'resurrection' of nature after winter.
Examples in context
- אֲנִי מַאֲמִין בִּתְחִיַּת הַמֵּתִיםI believe in the resurrection of the dead.
- הספר מדבר על תחייה.ha'sefer medaber al tchiya.The book talks about resurrection.
- זה נראה כמו תחייה של מסורת.ze nir'e kmo tchiya shel masoret.It looks like a resurrection of tradition.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a philosophical book in a cafe.
- דניאל Danielנועה, קראת את הפרק על תחייה?Noa, krat et ha'perek al tchiya?Noa, did you read the chapter on resurrection?
- נועה Noaכן, דניאל, זה היה מאוד מעניין.Ken, Daniel, ze haya meod me'anyen.Yes, Daniel, it was very interesting.
- דניאל Danielהאם את מאמינה ברעיון הזה?Ha'im at ma'amina ba'ra'ayon haze?Do you believe in this idea?
- נועה Noaאני חושבת שזה רעיון מרתק.Ani hoshevet she'ze ra'ayon meratek.I think it is a fascinating idea.
