Menorah: meaning, definitions and examples
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menorah
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Jewish tradition
A menorah is a seven-branched candelabrum used in the ancient Jewish Temple. Today, the term often refers to the nine-branched hanukkiah used during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which has an additional holder for the shamash candle used to light the others. The menorah symbolizes light, wisdom, and divine inspiration.
Examples of usage
- The menorah is lit during Hanukkah.
- He placed the menorah in the window to celebrate.
- The menorah holds a special place in Jewish tradition.
Translations
Translations of the word "menorah" in other languages:
๐ต๐น menorรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคจเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Menora
๐ฎ๐ฉ menorah
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตะฝะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ menora
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใใฉ
๐ซ๐ท mรฉnorah
๐ช๐ธ menorรก
๐น๐ท menorah
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ๋ ธ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููููุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ menora
๐ธ๐ฐ menora
๐จ๐ณ ๆข ่ฏบๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ menora
๐ฎ๐ธ menorah
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะฝะพัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแืืจื
๐ฆ๐ฟ menora
๐ฒ๐ฝ menorah
Etymology
The word 'menorah' originates from the Hebrew word 'ืื ืืจื', which means 'lamp' or 'light.' Historically, the menorah was a prominent feature of the ancient Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, where it was kept lit to symbolize God's presence. The design of the menorah has evolved over the centuries, with the most notable being the seven-branched candelabrum mentioned in the Torah. In contrast, the nine-branched hanukkiah that is lit during Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days when the Temple was rededicated. The use of the menorah reflects Jewish values of hope and resilience, serving as a constant reminder of spiritual illumination and national identity.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,199, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 35196 interjecting
- 35197 coloratura
- 35198 obsequiousness
- 35199 menorah
- 35200 purblind
- 35201 claptrap
- 35202 blimp
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