What does the Star of David mean?

Answer 1

The Star of David is called the Shield of David in Hebrew, מָגֵן דָּוִד or מגן דוד, pronounced Magen David [ma.'gen da.'vid] in Israeli Hebrew and Mogein Dovid ['mɔ.geɪn 'dɔ.vid] or Mogen Dovid ['mɔ.gen 'dɔ.vid] in Ashkenazi Hebrew and Yiddish. It is named after King David of ancient Israel; sometimes it is called the Seal of Solomon after his son, King Solomon. It is a generally recognized symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity and is also known colloquially as the Jewish Star. Its usage as a symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity began in the Middle Ages, alongside the more ancient symbol of the menorah.

Answer 2

Judaism understands the Star/Shield of David as equating with the number seven, that is, the six points plus the center. The earliest extant Jewish text to mention it is the Eshkol Ha-Kofer by a Karaite, named Judah Hadassi, from the 12th century CE: "Seven names of angels precede the mezuzah: Michael, Gabriel, etc. ... Tetragrammaton protect you! And likewise the sign, called the 'Shield of David', is placed beside the name of each angel." By this century, the Star of David was already used in Jewish amulets. Likely it is called a "Shield" because of its protective mystical function.

The star is used as a symbol of the Jews, and is named for King David, but it actually was around before that. It was also called the Star of Solomon, but now is just called the Star of David.

Answer 3

Hi ya..
I have been sharing some writing relating to this star but where the david star has 6 points, the one I created has 12= year but my blog illustrates and explain how the day is there by it requiring 24 lines to be created by using 4x6 and continuance can be found in my work, in the star

This star has also been my avatar for the past couple of weeks, although the smaller images changes its appearance ;)

Answer 4

Ok. Read The Da Vinci Code. It will clear things up for you. Read from like...page 400 to the end.

Answer 5

David was a major player in the Old Testament and in the Jewish faith. You should look into it.

Answer 6

Please don't take my view as "the Truth", as well as any of the other answers.
We can only speculate.
I think the sign was introduced to symbolize the transcendental god's being male and female at the same time.

Answer 7

triangle is symbol of woman.Double triangle mean "the help to widow woman"the Kings of Persian had used this symbol before with crescent (new moon).

Answer 8

it was used by the nazies to mark out Jews