Shema Definition

shə-mä
noun
A declaration of the basic principle of Jewish belief, proclaiming the absolute unity of God.
Webster's New World
A liturgical prayer consisting of three Scriptural passages (Deuteronomy 6:4–9, 11:13–21, and Numbers 15:37–41) recited twice daily by observant Jews, especially Jewish men, to affirm their faith.
American Heritage
pronoun

The central creed of Judaism, recited daily by some religious Jews.

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Origin of Shema

  • Hebrew šəma‘ hear (the first word of Deuteronomy 6:4) imperative of šāma‘ to hear šmʕ in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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