Etymology

Shema

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Today it means: The central declaration of faith of Judaism, recited at least twice daily by religious Jews. Full definition →

Hebrew שְׁמַע
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  1. Hebrew · borrowed fromשְׁמַע
  2. Hebrew · borrowed fromשְׁמַע
  3. English todayShema

Borrowed from Hebrew שְׁמַע.

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