Hebrew blessing upon seeing the Ocean

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	She’asah et-haiyam -


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	The Hebrew blessing said upon seeing seeing an ocean


	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:

Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the universe,
Who made the great sea.

Transliterated:

Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam,
she’asah et-haiyam hagadol.