Who protects you?

Hebrew language as your shield

Shockingly, the use of the six-pointed star as the Jewish symbol goes back only a few hundred years. To complicate matters further, in Hebrew this star is not called a “Star of David” but magen David מַגֵּן דָּוִד - the “Shield of David”. The Hebrew word for shield magen literally means a protective covering.  

In Genesis 15:1, God makes a covenant with Abram, telling him not to be afraid and that he is his shield. Also, we find another usage of the word in psalms, where king David himself repeats over and over that God alone is “our help and our shield” (magen), the provider of true security.  

Why is this an important difference?  

The "Star of David" is actually a symbol of God's protection. We can value the meaning of the symbol better now that we understand its true meaning in Hebrew. So, knowing Hebrew may help with understanding Jewish origin and traditions. Enroll today in our live online Hebrew classes with a new and fresh perspective.