Hebrew Words in English

  • amen – "certainly"
  • behemoth – "beasts"
  • cabal – "received (lore)"
  • cherub – "celestial angel"
  • chutzpah – "supreme self-confidence"
  • cider – "strong drink"
  • hallelujah – "praise God"
  • jubilee – "ram's horn"
  • klezmer – "musical instruments"
  • kosher – "fit," "proper"
  • leviathan – "sea monster"
  • manna – "whatness"
  • matzo – "unleavened bread"
  • maven – "one who is experienced"
  • messiah – "anointed"
  • sabbatical – "day of rest"
  • sack – "bag," "sackcloth"
  • schmooze – "news," "rumor"
  • shibboleth – "stream"
  • tush – "under," "beneath"

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