rashei tevot

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Definitions

  • n. Acronyms or abbreviations formed by using the initial letters of words in a phrase or title, commonly found in Jewish texts.

Example Sentences

  • "Finally, the Hebrew letters for the year 5771—heh, tav, shin, ayin, aleph—can be looked at as rashei tevot (a literary abbreviation) for a prayer to God: “Hashem, Tifros Shelomcha Aleinu, Amen—God, spread Your peace over us,” to which we add a resounding Amen! So may it be His will." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • רָאשֵׁי תֵּבוֹת rashéi teivót, lit. 'heads of words'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      roshei tevot, rashey tevot, roshey tevot, reshei tevot, roshei tevos, roshei teivos, roshei teivot, roshey teyvot, roshey teyvos

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