February 24, 2009
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The Meaning of B"H
B"H
"Hey Shlomo,
"... I have been curious for some time about the way you start your posts with 'B"H.' After a little googling, and coming up empty, I'm even more curious.
Plodding for Him,
pew"Hey PEW,
Thanks for stopping by and saying a few kind words, they are greatly appreciated. In regards to the abbreviation B"H, it's a Jewish thing.
B”H is an abbreviation for Baruch Hashem which, in Hebrew, means “Blessed be the Name” (or Blessed be G_d).
In the Black Church one oftens hears the expression, "First giving honor to GOD." This is usually followed by a holy "shout out" to the Pastor, the Deacons and anyone else present who may be deemed worthy of recognition. B"H - Baruch HaShem is the Jewish equivalent.
Thanks for asking, PEW. You can find additional information via Google if you include the keywords - a Jewish abbreviation.
Blessings,
Shlomo
Comments (2)
I actually, surprisingly, googled it awhile back and found the explanation.
Very cool.
Thanks, Shlomo.
Ah, that makes sense! I think that I might have been distracted in my google search when B&H Photo came up at the top of the list. But leaving my personal vices aside, thanks for sharing your tradition with the rest of us.
Plodding for Him,
pew