Why does the "star of david" have six points, form six triangles, and have a hexagon in the middle?

Answer 1

The six points of the Star of David symbolize God's rule over the universe in all six directions: north, south, east, west, up and down.

One idea is that a six-pointed star receives form and substance from its solid center. This inner core represents the spiritual dimension, surrounded by the six universal directions. (A similar idea applies to Shabbat -- the seventh day which gives balance and perspective to the six weekdays.)

In Kabbalah, the two triangles represent the dichotomies inherent in man: good vs. evil, spiritual vs. physical, etc. The two triangles may also represent the reciprocal relationship between the Jewish people and God. The triangle pointing "up" symbolizes our good deeds which go up to heaven, and then activate a flow of goodness back down to the world, symbolized by the triangle pointing down.

A more practical theory is that during the Bar Kochba rebellion (first century), a new technology was developed for shields using the inherent stability of the triangle. Behind the shield were two interlocking triangles, forming a hexagonal pattern of support points. (Buckminster Fuller showed how strong triangle-based designs are with his geodesics.)

Answer 2

There is no reason, but i am quite sure that any one and every one can make up something that reflects their own theology.

Please remember that the Star of David was not a symbol of Jews or of Judaism, until only about 700 - 800 years ago....

"""The Magen David (shield of David, or as it is more commonly known, the Star of David) is the symbol most commonly associated with Judaism today, but it is actually a relatively new Jewish symbol. It is supposed to represent the shape of King David's shield (or perhaps the emblem on it), but there is really no support for that claim in any early rabbinic literature. In fact, the symbol is so rare in early Jewish literature and artwork that art dealers suspect forgery if they find the symbol in early works. """

Answer 3

I am not really knowledgable in Jewdism...
Yet Stars that do look like the Star of David is percieved in Mystical traditions of Hindia, Tibetan buddhism and Christianity as a stepping stone of spriritual evolution.

In most instances it is considered two triangles... One coming from above and the other from below...

Answer 4

the symbol had its origin based on pagan symbols

Answer 5

cause the devil wrote the bible