What is the meaning and correct pronunciation of 'Shemeih' in 'Yehei Shemeih Rabbah' — does it refer to the two-letter divine name (Yah) or to 'His great name' (Shemo HaGadol)?
Synopsis
The Taz analyzes two interpretations: 'Shemeih' refers to the abbreviated divine name Yah (with mappik heh, as if spelled out), or it means 'His name' (shemo), referring to the full divine name YHVH. The TZ concludes the second interpretation is primary, and 'Shemeih' should be written/pronounced without mappik heh.
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