hineni

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Pronunciations

hineni (hee-NEH-nee) listen

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Definitions

  • sent. A Biblical phrase meaning 'here I am', suggesting readiness as well as physical and spiritual presence.

Example Sentences

  • "At the beginning of the passage, God appears and says one word: 'Abraham.' Abraham responds to God with equal conciseness: 'Hineni' ('Here I am'). This is not a declaration of location. It is a statement of existential presence. Here I am: completely, wholly for you." (source)

  • "The great medieval sage Rashi comments that Hineini is an expression of readiness...Thank you for your contribution this year and for joining me in proudly declaring, 'Hineini.'" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • הִנֵּנִי⁩ hinéni

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      hineini, hineyni

Notes

  • This phrase is commonly used by Jewish LGBT and other Jewish organizations and individuals who seek to promote the needs of sometimes sidelined Jewish communities.

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