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The Magen David (literally "Shield of David") has six points, which symbolize that God rules over the universe and protects us from all six directions: North, South, East, West, Up and Down. A similar symbolism is found in reading the "Shema." ("Code of Jewish Law" O.C. 61:6)
Traditionally, King David used this six-pointed symbol to signify that the Almighty shields him in war, although this may be only a legend. The earliest known documentation of the Shield of David is during the Middle Ages.
Jews were forced by the Nazis in Germany and occupied Europe to wear a yellow Star of David so that they could be instantly recognised as Jews. This was not the first time that Jews had been made to do this - they were subject to similar laws in medieval England.
Answer:The six-pointed star is not mentioned in the Talmud and is not a command in Judaism. Its earliest known use among Jews goes back some 1700 years.
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∙ 7y agoThe Star of David is the symbol of the Nation of Israel. It is not a particularly religious symbol, though many synagogues use it.
it's importance is national and/or political.
The importance of the Star of David comes mainly from the Judeo/Christian/Islamic myths and legends surrounding this unique symbol. While the hexagram may well be a universal symbol (religious or not), that does not change the fascinating history of one specific hexagram known as the Star of David. As tradition has it, this geometric shape was personally chosen by a young King David to be his Royal emblem and which later became the Royal Coat of Arms for his family and descendants (known as the House of David).
The importance of the symbol itself comes from the fairly large amount of Biblical symbolism that comes with it. For example, the Jews tend to refer to the Star as the Magen David because one of the legends concerns the fact that the ancient Israelite soldiers under David's command would paint this symbol upon their battle shields. Apparently, this would strike fear into the hearts of enemy warriors due to the fierce reputation David had acquired on the field of battle. There is also a growing amount of Biblical scholars that the Star of David provides an underlying symbolism to some of the most important verses in Scriptures. These 'Star of David' Biblical passages can be listed as follows:
The magi's coming to Jerusalem in order to pay homage to the king of the Jews shows that they seek in Israel, in the messianic light of the Star of David, the one who will be king of the nations. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, p.122)
Footnotes: Matthew 2:2, Numbers 24:17-19, Revelation 22:16
STAR OF DAVID BIBLICAL REFERENCE #1
Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. (Matthew 2:2)
Both Triangles = We saw his STAR
Up Triangle = when it ROSE
Down Triangle = to WORSHIP him
STAR OF DAVID BIBLICAL REFERENCE #2
A star shall come forth from Jacob,
A scepter shall rise from Israel,
And shall crush through the forehead of Moab,
And tear down all the sons of Sheth. (Numbers 24:17)
Both Triangles = A STAR shall come forth from Jacob
Up Triangle = A scepter shall RISE from Israel
Down Triangle = And shall crush..and tear DOWN all the sons of Sheth
STAR OF DAVID BIBLICAL REFERENCE #3
I am the root and offspring of David. I am the Bright, Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)
Down Triangle- ROOT..of David
Up Triangle- OFFSPRING of David
Both Triangles- Bright, Morning STAR
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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 another name for the star of David?
The star of David is also known as the shield of David, or in geometric terms, a hexagram.
Is the star of David a Christian symbol?
The Star of David (Magen David) has origins in Judaism and Judean culture that predate the Freemasons and their organization as a movement. Therefore, the Star of David is not an endemic Masonic Symbol in the way that the Trowel is an endemic Masonic Symbol. However, while the Star of David has a very clear meaning in Judaism and very clear origins in Judaism, the origins and applications of the Star of David in Masonic circles are shrouded in mystery.
Where do you see the Star of David?
You can see the Star of David on any flag of Israel - it's also Unicode character 2721 - &#x2721 The Star of David (also called magen David) can be found on many Jewish ornaments.
Why is the Star of David on the Isaeli flag?
Because the Star of David (more accurately called the Shield of David) is the cultural and political symbol of Jews.
What are important symbols of Judasim?
We have a symbol, Star of David
How many stars are on the Israel's flag?
It is the Star of David, an important Jewish insignia.
Why was the star of David important before and during and after War World 2?
it was still important to the Jewish religon
What are the two most important symbols to the Jews?
Probably the Star of David and the menorah.
Who was the David in the star of david?
The David in the Star or Shield of David is King David from the Tanach (Jewish Bible).
Who did the star of David belong to?
the star of David belonged to king David of the Jews.
What is the difference between Spurs and the star of david?
A Star of David has 6 points! A Star of David has 6 points!
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.
Which religion is the star of David for?
The star of David is a factor in Judaism.
What was the importance of the Star of David?
From 1941 or 1942 onwards all Jews living in Germany and in most areas under German occupation had to wear a yellow star of David on their outermost items of clothing. The purpose was to make them easily recognizable as Jews.
Why do Jewish people call the star of david?
The Hebrew word for the Star of David is the "Magen David",
Why is the Star of David so important in Judaism as a symbol?
In the last 3-4 centuries its use has become very widespread, but it actually isn't an important symbol. It isn't mentioned in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) or the Talmud (Jewish Oral Law). Among Jews, the value of the Star of David mainly comes from its nature as a symbol of Jewish unity and solidarity. As all Jews were united under David's Kingship, so too are they united under the Star of David.
