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Shalom friends,
This time of the year is characterized by giving
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that is given to someone free of charge, with no requirement for anything in return. Giving a gift may symbolize affection and thankfulness. It is often given for some kind of event, such as holiday, birthday, or wedding.
Gift sharing has practical as well as emotional meaning. It is reciprocal, and therefore, it is important to know how to give and how to receive a present, respecting the practical as well as the emotional thought given into it.
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(to give), and hence the |
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(Yonatan, Jonathan), and |
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(Netan'el, Nathanael) is "G-d gave" or "G-d's gift."
In this issue, we'll learn about different Hebrew words for gift, the Hebrew conjugation of the verb "to give", related Hebrew names, and much more.
Bi'yedidut,
With friendship,
The Hebrew Online Team.
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Synonyms of the word: Gift / Present
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| Esther 9:22 |
gifts to the poor |
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matana (f) |
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| Genesis 43:11 |
carry down the man (Josef) a present |
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minxa (f) |
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and gave gifts, according to the bounty of the king |
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mas'et (f) |
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| Samuel A 9:7 |
and there is not a present to bring to the man of God |
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tshura (f) |
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| Psalms 68:30 |
whither kings shall bring presents unto Thee |
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shay (m) |
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doron (m) |
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The Root |
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The Infinitive |
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Conjugation (grammatical group) |
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Pronoun
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'eten
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notenet (f) noten (m)
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natati
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Ani - I |
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titen
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noten
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natata
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Ata - You (s,m) |
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titni
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notenet
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natat
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At - You (s,f) |
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yiten
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noten
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natan
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Hu - He |
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titen
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notenet
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natna
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He - She |
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niten
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notnot (f) notnim (m)
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natanu
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Anaxnu - We |
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titnu
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notnim
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natatem
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Atem - You (pl,m) |
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titnu
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notnot
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nataten
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Aten - You (pl,f) |
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yitnu
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notnim
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natnu
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Hem - They (pl,m) |
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yitnu
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natnu
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Hen - They (pl,f) |
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Transcription:
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"sone matanot yixye"
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"he that hateth gifts shall live" (Proverbs 15: 27)
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Meaning:
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King Solomon calls to hate presents. The bible commentators claim that presents may cause greediness, hypocrisy, and preferring the gift giver and therefore it is recommended to hate them. The verse may also suggest to be happy with what one has, and to trust in G-d's spiritual gifts rather than expecting gifts from human beings.
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'Elohim Natan Lexa BeMatana by David Chalfon
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| G-d gave you a gift |
'Elohim natan lexa bematana |
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| Something big, something wonderful |
Davar gadol, davar nifla |
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| G-d gave you a gift |
'Elohim natan lexa bematana |
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| Life on Earth |
'Et haxayim al-pney ha'adama |
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Shai (Shay)
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Female, Male
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Time of Appearance:
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The Modern Era
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Meaning:
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Present, gift, offering.
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Doron
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Female, Male
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The Modern Era
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Meaning:
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Present, gift, offering.
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