Hebrew Word of the Day
Saturday, April 4, 2026
אֹמֶץ
Courage
O-metz
Ometz lev—courage of the heart—is a deeply valued trait in Jewish and Israeli culture. The phrase appears in the Book of Joshua, where God commands Joshua to have 'ometz' as he leads the people into the Promised Land. In modern Israel, the concept of ometz is associated with pioneering spirit, military bravery, and the boldness required to build a nation.
Example
הָיָה לוֹ אֹמֶץ לֵב לְדַבֵּר אֱמֶת.
He had the courage to speak the truth.
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