יָד וָשֵׁם
A hand (the open one [indicating power , means , direction , etc.], in distinction from 3709 , the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote [as follows] · an appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character
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יָד H3027 a hand (the open one [indicating power , means , direction , etc.], in distinction from 3709 , the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote [as follows]
שֵׁם H8034 an appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character
What does יָד וָשֵׁם (yāḏ wāshēm) mean in the Bible?
יָד · שֵׁם is a Hebrew word meaning "memorial and name; lasting place and identity.". memorial and name; lasting place and identity.
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