Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hashem
noun
hā-ˈshēm
Definition
The name used to refer to God in Judaism, which means ‘the Name’ in Hebrew.
Examples
- Many prayers begin with the phrase, ‘Blessed be Hashem.’
- In conversation, Jews might say, ‘Hashem is good’ to express gratitude or faith.
Meaning
In Jewish tradition, ‘Hashem’ is commonly used to avoid pronouncing the most sacred name of God (YHWH) and is considered a term of reverence.
Synonyms
- God
- The Almighty
- The Creator
