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There is no such thing as a "Star" of David. This is a misnomer that originated among non-Jews.
Magen David is the Hebrew name for the Shield of David.
Magen David means "Shield of David" - and King David's shield was supposedly shaped like the Star of David. The actual origin of the Shield of David is unknown, though it first appeared in the Middle Ages.
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What is the magen star?
The magen star is the star of David - a star with 6 corners
Why do Jewish people call the star of david?
The Hebrew word for the Star of David is the "Magen David",
What does Magen David mean?
"Magen David" in Hebrew means "The Shield of David" which in these days refers to the six-point-star which is also named "Magen David" since King David's shield had this shape.
What is the Star called in Judaism?
The star is called a Magen David
Does the Star of David have another name?
Yes, it is called the Magen David or Mogen David.
What is written on the star of David?
There is no special writing associated with the Star of David, more accurately called "the Shield of David or Magen David.
What is the sum of the points of the star of David?
There are six points on the Star of David, more properly called the Magen David or "Shield of David".
How many stars are on the Israel's flag?
It is the Star of David, an important Jewish insignia.
What is the Shield of David?
The Shield of David is the literal translation for the Magen David. The Magen David was the emblem on King David's shield and therefore became representative of the united Jewish community. Today, that symbol is called the "Star of David" in English since it looks like a six-pointed star.
Why is the star the symbol of David?
In Hebrew, the name of the star is 'Magen David' which means David's Shield. It's said that this star was the shape of David's shield, the star itself isn't a symbol of David though.
What is the symbol sign for Jewish faith?
It is the Magen David or Star Of David for the nation of Israel. It is the menorah for the religion.
What do you call the red cross in Israel?
Magen David Adom (Red Star of David). And the Muslims have their Red Crescent.
