הקרבה
hakrava
The Hebrew word for sacrifice is הקרבה (hakrava).
The term הקרבה refers to the act of destroying or surrendering something for the sake of something else that is considered more valuable or urgent.
Meaning: to destroy or surrender (something) for the sake of something else regarded as more urgent or valuable (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
hakrava
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew, while הקרבה can mean a ritual sacrifice, it is also the standard term used in medical contexts for 'blood donation'.
- In Jewish liturgy, the idea of הקרבה (sacrifice) was historically replaced by תפילה (prayer) after the destruction of the Second Temple.
- The root of הקרבה is shared with the word קרבן (korban), which means 'offering'. This root literally means 'to draw near', suggesting that a sacrifice is a way to move closer to God.
Example conversation
Rotem and Daniel are discussing their demanding studies.
- רוטם Rotemאני מרגישה שהלימודים דורשים ממני הקרבה גדולה.ani margisha she-halimudim dorshim mimeni hakravah gdola.I feel that the studies require a great sacrifice from me.
- דניאל Danielאני מבין אותך, גם אני ויתרתי על הרבה.ani mevin otach, gam ani vitarti al harbe.I understand you, I also gave up a lot.
- רוטם Rotemהאם את חושב שההקרבה הזו תשתלם בסוף?ha-im ata choshev she-ha-hakravah ha-zo tishtalem basof?Do you think this sacrifice will pay off in the end?
- דניאל Danielבטח, זה יהיה שווה את זה בעתיד.betach, ze yihiye shave et ze ba-atid.Sure, it will be worth it in the future.
