Kavod Hashem
/kaˈvod haˈʃem/noun
A Hebrew expression meaning the honor, glory, or reverence due to God’s Name.
Did you know?In Jewish tradition, “the Name” is often used as a reverent substitute for pronouncing the divine name YHWH, making this phrase itself an example of linguistic holiness.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*k-b-d
“A root associated with heaviness, weight, honor, or importance.”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
kābôd (כָּבוֹד)
“Weight, honor, glory, or splendor; something possessing substantial importance.”
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
šēm (שֵׁם)
“Name, reputation, or renown.”
Rabbinic Hebrew
Hebrew
Kavod Ha-Shem (כבוד השם)
“Honor or glory of the Name, referring reverently to God.”
Modern Hebrew and Jewish English
Hebrew/English
Kavod Hashem
“A transliterated religious expression for honoring God’s Name.”