Shema

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proper noun

The central declaration of faith of Judaism, recited at least twice daily by religious Jews.

Similar
Shema Yisrael
OriginHebrew שְׁמַע →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The central declaration of faith of Judaism, recited at least twice daily by religious Jews.

    Synonyms: Shema Yisrael

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe central declaration of faith of Judaism, recited at least twice daily by religious Jews.

Similar
Shema Yisrael

Origin

  1. Hebrewשְׁמַע
  2. Hebrewשְׁמַע
  3. EnglishShema

Borrowed from Hebrew שְׁמַע.

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Shema. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shema

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