Star Of David
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The star of David ( Hebrew : : or literally "Shield of David") is the symbol of Judaism. It consists of two equilateral triangles: one pointing upward and one downward. Today, it is found particularly on the flag of the State of Israel.
It represents, according to Jewish tradition, the emblem of King David and would be both a symbol of the Messiah (Davidic lineage).
One could say that "Star of David" is historical, while the term "Seal of Solomon" has a connotation, a value, a magical atmosphere. Same denotation but different connotations.
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His first appearance in Jewish history dates from the seventh century BC. AD. For the Pharisees and teachers of the Torah , the six-pointed star symbolizing the six days of the week, the seventh day, that of divine rest (the Sabbath ), was symbolized by the central star. It's sort of a representation of the fullness of the number seven, sacred number. Today, it could also represent the conflict between fire and water than between Upper and Lower, etc..
The meaning of symbol of the Prophet's prophecy come to Balaam : "A star shall come forth from Jacob became head, a scepter shall rise out of Israel "(Numbers 24, 1-25). This paper announces the coming of a messianic star, who was out of the house of David, hence its name. The six-pointed star has also served as a symbol for Christians until the seventh century. It represents the reconciliation between the divine Trinity and the human trinity.
The meaning of the Shield of David is that when David was pursued by Saul , he hid in a cave, when the soldiers entered, a spider had spun a web in the form of a six-pointed star David hiding. This star was also present on the shield of the soldiers in every battle won by Israel over its enemies. The six points at the ends of the star and the 6 intersection points of the triangles may also represent the disposition by Joshua the twelve tribes of Israel , united under the kingship of David, the Land of Israel around Jerusalem.
Symbolism in the Hinduism
The six-pointed star in the Hindu tradition, symbolizes, or Brahma , the creator god, or the Hindu trinity, the Trimurti (source: myth = mithya a Handbook of Hindu Mythology, Dr Devdutt Pattanaik), or is a symbol Shiva. So it's a fairly common symbol in India , high-sounding religious and sacred, like the swastika.
Symbolism in Christianity
This symbol was also used by Christians. He represented the harmony between the human trinity and the divine trinity.
The Star of Brewers
Its use is attested from 1397 in the community of brewers. Symbolic representation of alchemy brewing implementing the four elements (earth, fire, water, air), it was used originally to ward off evil spirits. Soon it became a sign indicating a brewery , especially in the Rhineland world. She was also on the containers of beer. Its use declined from the eighteenth.
The flag of Morocco
Initially and until 1915 the flag of Morocco was decorated with the six-pointed star with the seal of Solomon. The five-pointed star was imposed by Marshal Hubert Lyautey , then Resident-General of the Protectorate. This pentacle replaced the seal of Solomon by royal decree in 1915.
The flag of Burundi
The flag of Burundi in its center has three stars of David, symbolizing the three ethnic groups of countries ( Tutsis , Hutus and Pygmies ), the Tutsi people of Jewish descent and three existing Jewish kingdoms in the death of Solomon (The Kingdom of Israel The Kingdom of Judea and the Kingdom of Kush).
Trivia
Until the fifteenth century , the star of David or Seal of Solomon was a magical protective symbol, represented on amulets. She is now the representation of Judaism, as is the crucifix in Christianity, after the expulsion of Jews from Spain in the fifteenth century , and through the development of printing.
See also
- Yellow star
- The Pascal Hexagram , geometric figure resembling a bit.
- Seal of Solomon : the Star of David from a perspective more magical than historical
Gallery
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 Etching of the Jewish Encyclopedia |  Israeli flag |  Flag of Burundi |  The yellow star sung by Serge Gainsbourg |
 Magen David Adom (MDA), the equivalent of the Red Cross |  Stained glass window of the Sixth and I Synagogue , Washington DC |  Nazareth synagogue , Paris |  rosette of Epernay Synagogue |
 Momument in memory of the Holocaust |  Chstochowa cemetery in Poland |
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