Here am I! – the Hebrew meaning of Hineni
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Avital Snow
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October 19th, 2021
Hebrew Words
The Hebrew Meaning of Hineni
The phrase “Here am I!” has a heroic ring to it. This phrase became famous thanks to a passage from the Book of Isaiah. It was the prophet’s courageous response to God’s calling:
And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I (hineni)! Send me.’ Isaiah 6:8
Isaiah is quick in his obedience. He gives a resounding “yes” to God’s call, before knowing what would follow.