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The Star of David is a six apexes star which became an accepted Judaism symbol in the last centuries. The Star of David (also Magen David) isn't mentioned specifically in the bible, but it is the mostly recognized symbol of the Judaism. The form of the Star of David appeared in the cultures of the Far East many years ago and serves in the cultures of the east and also in the Moslem culture. The symbol first appeared on a Jewish seal, from 700 B.C., founded in the ancient city of Sidon (Port city in Lebanon).
Today, the Star of David is one of the most important Judaism symbols. It appears on the Israeli flag, symbolizes Jewish structures such as synagogues and is accepted as a Jewish symbol through out the world.
The cabalists believe that the Jewish Star is a secretive symbol of salvation which will come through the Messiah, whose one of King David's descendants. Creative Star of David An original use of the national symbol, that is both simple and elegant. When placing any standard folded napkins the Star of David appears very clearly and beautifully. This napkin holder was not only designed in Israel, but also manufactured in Israel and in fact represents Israel.  The Secret of Your Star of David By Yaron Gordon Let's start from the end. We will attempt to investigate the root of the Star of David, but first we want to say that today the Star of David is a symbol that stirs the emotions of many people. There are some who feel hatred, there are some who feel pride because the Star of David is their national symbol, and there are some people who want to keep it for themselves because they believe that the Star of David is a source of power and protection.
The Star of David is a symbol, and there are different kinds of symbols:
1. "Object symbols," for example the heart, a symbol of love; 2. "Action symbols," such as raising a glass of wine and saying "cheers"; 3. "Verbal symbols," like the word "witch" to describe a certain type of woman; 4. "Graphic symbols," for instance a painting of a house or a flower; and 5. "Religious symbols," like the cross and the Star of David. The Star of David is also known as the David Star, Jewish Star, Magen David, David Shield or the SoD.
The Star of David symbol first appeared on a Jewish seal dating from 700 B.C. found in the ancient city of Sidon (a port city in Lebanon), but the phrase "Magen David" was first mentioned in the Babylonian Talmud. The great Rabbi Bar-Shila said: The tefillah (prayer) grows a horn of salvation, the Haftarah - Magen David.
In the Babylonian Talmud the Star of David is used as a nickname of God: "Bless you (Baruch Ata) the Star of David."
Let's talk about the Star of David as a graphic symbol.
The name David, in its Hebrew spelling, contains only three characters, "Dalet" "Vav" and "Dalet." This is because in the Hebrew language vowels are not considered as letters, but more as pronunciation marks. So, the "a" and "i" are not counted. Therefore, the name "David," is "D" "V" and "D."
In the Paleo-Hebrew Alphabet, the "D" was written like the Greek letter of Delta, which is ∆. So, now we have the "∆" for Delta and the "V" for the letter "Vav" (∆ & V). It would be great for our story to tie these two symbols together in some way, but the "V" letter is a new sign and has no connection to the Star of David shape. The Star of David symbol, then, is created out of two triangles (two Delta signs "∆") on top of each other, pointing in opposite directions.
The Hebrew name for the Star of David is Magen David. Magen David means - the Shield of David. For those interested in numerology, the "Magen David" carries many strong powers. The word "Magen" (Hebrew for "shield") has the number 93 ("Mem" = 40, "Gimel" = 3 and "Nun" = 50). If you take the number 93 and view it as 9 plus 3, it equals 12, like the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
The word "David" has the number 14 ("Dalet" = 4, "Vav" = 6 and "Dalet" = 4). If you take the number 14 and view it as 1 plus 4, it equals 5 (like the Hamsa). The five is the number for the fifth letter in Hebrew, which is "Hey," the letter for Adonai (God).
Considered through numerology, we can understand why the Star of David (the Magen David) became the most important symbol for the Jewish people. As they are born from the Twelve Tribes and belong to God, the "Magen David" is their most important symbol of protection.
Although the Star of David is the symbol of the Jewish nation and the Jewish faith, seen on the Israeli flag and in every synagogue, many other people in the world admire the Star of David; perhaps in connection with their belief in Kabbalah, or simply because they like its individual shape. Millions of people around the world have worn the Star of David as a pendant, but, as well as being worn as jewelry, the Star of David can also be used as wall decor in any home or office to bring good fortune.
Now, what is the secret?
The acronym of the Star of David is "SoD," and the word "sod" in Hebrew means "secret". So you can use the Star of David as your secret. We don't know the secret and no one else will, but you can feel it when you have it.
The Jewish Star Shines for the Whole World
The Jewish Star of David is one of the most recognized symbols in history. While most people only associate it with Judaism, it also has meaning for other cultures and peoples. In a sense, it “shines” on us all. It could be thought of as an earthly symbol of God’s heavenly stars.
The Star of David was originally a secret symbol used by ancient stargazing priests, adopted by the famous Israeli Kings David and Solomon, and eventually the Hebrew people. It is on the national flag of Israel and it decorates synagogues, pictures and designs in every area of Jewish life. It is the premier symbol of Judaism and the State of Israel.
As a point of interest, there are actually two stars associated with the Jewish faith, the hexagram (six-pointed star) and the pentagram (five-pointed star). The pentagram star is known in Judaism as the Seal of Solomon. While this star has a strong link to the Jewish stream of mysticism known as Kabbalah and is said to have magical characteristics, it is not “the” Star for the Jews. The most revered star in Judaism is of course the Star of David, or Jewish Star.
The Star of David is known by several names – the Jewish Star, the Star of David, and the Magen David. An interesting historical side note…..Some early ideas surmised that the name Magen David meant King David was born in Magenta, Italy which was the reason the Jews referred to the star as Magen David! Of course, we know from reading the Bible that King David was born in Israel and that the Hebrew word “magen” means “shield.” Therefore, Magen David is translated as “Shield of David.”
While it is without argument that this geometrical six-pointed Star of David is most often associated with Judaism, it also has special meaning in other cultures, such as Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. In Eastern religions, the six-pointed star is generally understood to be two triangles--one pointed up and the other down, intertwined in an embrace. In Sanskrit, the two triangles are referred to as 'Om' and the 'Hrim', and are believed to symbolize man's position between the earth and the heavens.
Perhaps surprisingly, many Christians embrace the Star of David. This is because the man who Christians proclaim as the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth (his Hebrew name is Yeshua), was a Jew. Jesus was born, grew up, died and was resurrected as a Jew. The genealogy of Jesus shows that he was descended from the famous Jewish King David, so it is natural to think about the Star of David being associated with Jesus.
Also, some Christian groups associate the six-pointed Star of David with the birth of Jesus, imagining it as a symbol of the star that the Magi (wise men) followed from the East to Bethlehem, where they found the child Jesus and presented him with gifts.
In fact, the Star of David is part of the Jerusalem Messianic Seal that was found on Mount Zion and thought to date to the first or second century CE. This Messianic seal combines the menorah, the Star of David, and the fish. Some people believe that the menorah represents God, the Star of David represents Jesus (as the son of David), and the fish (a well-known early Christian symbol) represents man. Therefore, Jesus - symbolized by the Star of David - represents man’s connection to God.
Many Christians have a great love for Israel and the Jewish people, so it is only natural that they would also cherish the symbol of the Star of David.
The Jewish Star of David is unique among symbols. As a beloved symbol on earth, it is also like the heavenly stars shining in the sky, belonging to no one... and to everyone.Judaica Gifts Star of David Bijoux de mode Also in Star of David Jewelry:Gallery© COPYRIGHT 2008 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Judaica Shuk |
