מושיע
moshia
The Hebrew word for savior is מושיע (moshia).
A savior is a person who rescues another from harm or saves someone. In Israel, the Hebrew word moshiah is the most common and widely recognized term for savior.
Meaning: a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a participle derived from the root י–ש–ע (y-sh-a), which relates to salvation, rescue or victory. It literally means one who saves/rescues.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is מוֹשִׁיעָה. The masculine plural form of the noun is מוֹשִׁיעִים. The feminine plural form of the noun is מוֹשִׁיעוֹת.
How do you pronounce it?
moshia
Did you know?
- The root of מושיע is connected to the idea of 'relief' or 'wide open spaces', suggesting that to save someone is to provide them with room to breathe.
- Because of its strong religious connotations, using מושיע to describe a person in a secular way can sometimes sound sarcastic or hyper-dramatic in modern Hebrew.
- The Hebrew concept of salvation often overlaps with 'victory' in battle. In ancient texts, a מושיע was frequently a military leader who delivered a city from an enemy siege.
Examples in context
- הוא מושיע אמיתי.hu moshi'a amiti.He is a true savior.
- אנחנו צריכים מושיע עכשיו.anachnu tzrichim moshi'a achshav.We need a savior now.
Example conversation
Maya and Noam are talking about a brave rescue.
- נועם Noamראית איך הוא הציל את הילד?Rait eich hu hitsil et hayeled?Did you see how he saved the boy?
- מאיה Mayaכן, הוא ממש מושיע!Ken, hu mamash moshia!Yes, he is really a savior!
- נועם Noamזה היה מעשה אמיץ מאוד.Ze haya ma'ase amits me'od.That was a very brave act.
- מאיה Mayaהוא באמת הציל לו את החיים.Hu be'emet hitsil lo et hachayim.He really saved his life.
