The Guardian of The Doors of Israel, Shomer Daltot Yisrael
English:
Guardian of the Doors of Israel
Hebrew:
שׁוֹמֵר דַּלְתוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration:
Shomer Daltot Yisrael
Pronunciation:
Shoh-MEHR Dahl-TOHT Yees-rah-EL
Word-by-Word Breakdown
| Hebrew | Transliteration | English |
|---|---|---|
| שׁוֹמֵר | Shomer | Guardian / Keeper |
| דַּלְתוֹת | Daltot | Doors |
| יִשְׂרָאֵל | Yisrael | Israel |
The Connection to Shaddai
On many mezuzot, the Hebrew name:
שַׁדַּי
Shaddai
appears on the outside of the case.
Traditionally, the letters are understood as standing for:
שׁוֹמֵר דַּלְתוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Shomer Daltot Yisrael
Guardian of the Doors of Israel
This serves as a reminder that God watches over the homes and families of Israel.
Decorative Display Version
Hebrew:
שַׁדַּי
שׁוֹמֵר דַּלְתוֹת יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration:
Shaddai
Shomer Daltot Yisrael
English:
Almighty God
Guardian of the Doors of Israel
This is a common format for Judaica artwork, mezuzah displays, and home blessings.
