She’asah et-haiyam - |
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The Hebrew blessing said upon seeing seeing an ocean |
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An ocean represents the vast power of the LORD, indicating His omniscience and omnipotence. When you first see an ocean (or great lake), the following blessing may be said to ascribe glory to God for the work of His hands: |
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Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the universe, |
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Transliterated: |
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Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam, |
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