HaShem

/ (hɑˈʃɛm) /

noun

Judaism a periphrastic way of referring to God in contexts other than prayer, scriptural reading, etc because the name itself is considered too holy for such use

Word Origin for HaShem

from Hebrew, literally: The Name

Example sentences from the Web for hashem

The hanging of poet Hashem Shaabani tells you everything you need to know about Iran's regime.

The Poet Iran Executed |David Keyes |February 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
As for lawsuits, Hashem throws up his hands: “Too many to count.”

Arab Spring Tensions at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair |Maya Jaggi |April 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Hashem was speaking at his publishing house behind Tahrir Square on the eve of the Cairo book fair this past January.

Arab Spring Tensions at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair |Maya Jaggi |April 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
On the contrary, he was to promote the Kiddush Hashem "the sanctification of the Name."

Chosen Peoples |Israel Zangwill

He was of the family of Hashem, of the Koreish tribe as we said; though poor, connected with the chief persons of his country.

Sacred Books of the East |Various

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HaShem

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Word Origin for HaShem

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