יהוה שמה
Adonai Shama
The phrase "the lord is there" is translated into Hebrew as יהוה שמה (Adonai Shama).
This is a biblical phrase used to state that God is present in a specific location.
How do you pronounce it?
Adonai Shama
Did you know?
- Because the name of God is so sacred, many Hebrew speakers will not pronounce the letters of יהוה aloud, instead substituting it with 'Adonai' or 'Hashem'.
- Depending on which scholarly theory you follow, the name יהוה could actually be a description of God's physical power, such as 'he who blows' the wind or 'he who fells' with lightning.
- The word שמה is not just a simple adverb but a combination of the root word שָׁם, meaning 'there', and a specific suffix used to denote location.
Examples in context
- אל תפחד, כי יהוה שמה.Al tifchad, ki Adonai shamah.Do not fear, for the Lord is there.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries יהוה, שמה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
