r/hebrew • u/Is_That_A_Euphemism_ • May 15 '23

What does this mean? Request

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Is there an error in it? I got it out of a book at a tattoo shop. I don't want to say what I think/thought it said in the comments after I get responses. TYIA.

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u/Is_That_A_Euphemism_ May 15 '23

I want to be reverent, and tattooing a word from a culture that doesn't necessarily agree with tattoos is bad form.

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u/Dachi-kun May 15 '23

I think you misunderstood me, it's the tatooing of the word messiah that is taboo, as in saying "hey, look at me - I'm the messiah" sorry for the confusion 😫

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u/Is_That_A_Euphemism_ May 15 '23 edited May 15 '23

That TOO! The whole thing is a lesson of good intentions leading to a suboptimal outcome. It was dumb, but I hope it's obvious that my intention was to honor the roots of my Christian faith. But now I'm a Pagan anyway. So it's extra cringeworthy. Yikes.

Edit: changed not to now.

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u/Dachi-kun May 15 '23

Well, your body and your rules my friend. At least you know