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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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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.
Why do Jewish people call the star of david?
The Hebrew word for the Star of David is the "Magen David",
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.
What was the star of David?
The Star of David, or the Shield of David, is a Jewish civic symbol representing the Jewish Nation.
