Pronunciations

Definitions

• interj. An Aramaic phrase meaning "with Heavenly assistance" or "with Divine help," often written at the top of a piece of writing to acknowledge that success depends on God.

Example Sentences

Languages of Origin

• Aramaic

Etymology

• בְּסִיַעְתָּא דִּשְׁמַיָּא bisiyata dishmaya

Who Uses This

• Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

Regions

• North America

Dictionaries

• Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Popular Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms, by Sol Steinmetz (Lanham, MD, 2005).

Alternative Spellings

BS'D, BSD, בס"ד, BS"D