This is so interesting, I enjoy learning about archeology. Are you aware that there is another interpretation to the meaning of the seal and inscription? Hebrew University professor Shlomo Naeh says the object is a kind of voucher or token which enabled the Temple administrator to keep track of commerce related to sacrificial offerings. In Temple times, every animal sacrifice was accompanied by additional offerings consisting of flour, wine and oil, in varying proportions depending on the type of sacrifice. These offerings had to be purchased in the Temple to ensure they were kosher and pure. According to Professor Naeh, the newly-discovered artifact was used to track these transactions by indicating in shorthand the type of additional offering the buyer was entitled to, and the date on which he was entitled to it. In this instance, Naeh explains, the letters are an abbreviation of three words:
vickieMay 30, 2014
I read this lovely story and enjoyed it. at first when I saw the title I didnt think much of it...becuase I was raised catholic and we had medals etc. but as I read the story ..I began to feel a significance of this reminder of being pure and then I went a step further..what about our young men as well. young men wear medals ...I mean our soldiers use to wear dog tags with their information on it...it would be lovely to have these necklaces for the young women with their name and information on them on the back and the young men have their necklace look manly with the same. I would like one myself and will most likely get one. as a catholic I use to wear a scaplula which is made out of cloth and it had holy things on it and I wore it all the time. I would like this medal with my info on it on the back and it would be a statement of how I feel and what I believe in.
Wanda OddMay 28, 2014
After reading this article, I immediately ordered my necklace. Loved it! BUT
after wearing it the first time, I noticed that the "claw clasp" would not open properly. The second time I wore it it I was struggling to get the clasp open when the necklace chain came out of the decorative piece it is connected to. Broken and can not be fixed. Will have to buy a new chain. Buyers beware, the chain is very nice looking but not well made, or I just happened to get a defective one.
Jackie May 16, 2014
I ordered 5 necklaces for daughter-in-laws and granddaughters. They did not arrive by Mother's Day and now it looks like we will miss a birthday. Do you have a general idea when you might be shipping? I am so anxious to receive these beautiful & meaningful necklaces.
DeniseMay 14, 2014
I thought I was ordering a gold plated pendant, but had some questions that haven't been answered. What happened ? Now, I understand you are out. I'm disappointed ? I wanted details...length of chain, size (approx) of pendant etc. Please contact me at above email address
Robert DishroonMay 8, 2014
I would like to see a better rendering of the Hebrew inscription. Has anyone done such?
ReedMay 7, 2014
I ordered 1 over a week ago. Still no product. When will you ship them? I was hoping for Mother's day! I have sent emails to [email protected] without a response.
jroMay 6, 2014
We ordered 2 a couple of weeks past. Still no product . When will you ship them? I was hoping for mothers day!
JMay 5, 2014
I love the idea of the "Pure for God" necklaces for women, but men need these too. How about using the same symbol to create a tie holder?
Thomas CallihanMay 1, 2014
I am currently in tough financial times, but if you had these in a less expensive material, l would be very interested in purchasing one for my dear wife.
Joyce RodebushMay 1, 2014
I have to agree with the several other posts. The necklace is beautiful and its meaning very symbolic but the cost is just too much for those of us that are on tight budgets. Hopefully there will be one that is more affordable for those of us who would treasure wearing and giving them as gifts. Thanks for the great article.
Ree Anne HansenApril 30, 2014
I am interested in buying 3 of the necklaces, but I live in Pleasant Grove, Utah and would like to save the shipping cost and pick them up. Is that a possibility? You don't post a phone # on your website. I also didn't see anything that tells the size.
Nita S.April 30, 2014
Helpful to have more details especially a closeup on the chain and a description of the length.
Janet G. April 28, 2014
I feel as Sharee does - I would love to buy one for each of my daughters or sons, but I have to agree with Sharee, $85 is a lot to pay for LDS members with large families. Any chance of getting it made into more affordable jewelry of some type such as pins, tie tacs or a less expensive necklace -- perhaps a pin that can be attached to a chain we buy ourselves for a lower priced necklace? Those of us on budgets would love to be able to share the joy of having such a gift for family members. Can you bring that about? Thanks so much!
Derry MathesonApril 28, 2014
It isn't a big deal but the last word is not "levah." The three letters are Lamed, Yod and Hey. The letter Lamed is translated in the Old Testament as the preposition "to, toward or for" and the last two letters are the short form of Jehovah or Jah (Yah). Jews don't say the long or the short form of the word because it is too sacred. They substitute the Hebrew word for Lord.
Truman ProctorApril 28, 2014
Dear Toni, we will procure additional necklaces as needed based on orders (and it looks like we will need to!). Thanks so much for your support! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Carol BurtonApril 28, 2014
I think it would make a great looking bracelet for the young men. Rugged and manly. Probably already been thought of.
ShareeApril 28, 2014
I'd love to have one of those necklaces--or a pin. Any chance an affordable version will be available some time soon? $85 is is way out of range for some of us.
Toni LyonsApril 28, 2014
Do you plan on making duplicates when those are gone?
Pierre TromeurApril 28, 2014
It came to my mind that brothers, too, have to strive to be "pure for God". A pin with a reproduction of the bullae could make a nice item to wear on our jackets or ties, and to offer to our sons for special occasions.
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Andrea DensleyJuly 2, 2014
This is so interesting, I enjoy learning about archeology. Are you aware that there is another interpretation to the meaning of the seal and inscription? Hebrew University professor Shlomo Naeh says the object is a kind of voucher or token which enabled the Temple administrator to keep track of commerce related to sacrificial offerings. In Temple times, every animal sacrifice was accompanied by additional offerings consisting of flour, wine and oil, in varying proportions depending on the type of sacrifice. These offerings had to be purchased in the Temple to ensure they were kosher and pure. According to Professor Naeh, the newly-discovered artifact was used to track these transactions by indicating in shorthand the type of additional offering the buyer was entitled to, and the date on which he was entitled to it. In this instance, Naeh explains, the letters are an abbreviation of three words:
vickieMay 30, 2014
I read this lovely story and enjoyed it. at first when I saw the title I didnt think much of it...becuase I was raised catholic and we had medals etc. but as I read the story ..I began to feel a significance of this reminder of being pure and then I went a step further..what about our young men as well. young men wear medals ...I mean our soldiers use to wear dog tags with their information on it...it would be lovely to have these necklaces for the young women with their name and information on them on the back and the young men have their necklace look manly with the same. I would like one myself and will most likely get one. as a catholic I use to wear a scaplula which is made out of cloth and it had holy things on it and I wore it all the time. I would like this medal with my info on it on the back and it would be a statement of how I feel and what I believe in.
Wanda OddMay 28, 2014
After reading this article, I immediately ordered my necklace. Loved it! BUT after wearing it the first time, I noticed that the "claw clasp" would not open properly. The second time I wore it it I was struggling to get the clasp open when the necklace chain came out of the decorative piece it is connected to. Broken and can not be fixed. Will have to buy a new chain. Buyers beware, the chain is very nice looking but not well made, or I just happened to get a defective one.
Jackie May 16, 2014
I ordered 5 necklaces for daughter-in-laws and granddaughters. They did not arrive by Mother's Day and now it looks like we will miss a birthday. Do you have a general idea when you might be shipping? I am so anxious to receive these beautiful & meaningful necklaces.
DeniseMay 14, 2014
I thought I was ordering a gold plated pendant, but had some questions that haven't been answered. What happened ? Now, I understand you are out. I'm disappointed ? I wanted details...length of chain, size (approx) of pendant etc. Please contact me at above email address
Robert DishroonMay 8, 2014
I would like to see a better rendering of the Hebrew inscription. Has anyone done such?
ReedMay 7, 2014
I ordered 1 over a week ago. Still no product. When will you ship them? I was hoping for Mother's day! I have sent emails to [email protected] without a response.
jroMay 6, 2014
We ordered 2 a couple of weeks past. Still no product . When will you ship them? I was hoping for mothers day!
JMay 5, 2014
I love the idea of the "Pure for God" necklaces for women, but men need these too. How about using the same symbol to create a tie holder?
Thomas CallihanMay 1, 2014
I am currently in tough financial times, but if you had these in a less expensive material, l would be very interested in purchasing one for my dear wife.
Joyce RodebushMay 1, 2014
I have to agree with the several other posts. The necklace is beautiful and its meaning very symbolic but the cost is just too much for those of us that are on tight budgets. Hopefully there will be one that is more affordable for those of us who would treasure wearing and giving them as gifts. Thanks for the great article.
Ree Anne HansenApril 30, 2014
I am interested in buying 3 of the necklaces, but I live in Pleasant Grove, Utah and would like to save the shipping cost and pick them up. Is that a possibility? You don't post a phone # on your website. I also didn't see anything that tells the size.
Nita S.April 30, 2014
Helpful to have more details especially a closeup on the chain and a description of the length.
Janet G. April 28, 2014
I feel as Sharee does - I would love to buy one for each of my daughters or sons, but I have to agree with Sharee, $85 is a lot to pay for LDS members with large families. Any chance of getting it made into more affordable jewelry of some type such as pins, tie tacs or a less expensive necklace -- perhaps a pin that can be attached to a chain we buy ourselves for a lower priced necklace? Those of us on budgets would love to be able to share the joy of having such a gift for family members. Can you bring that about? Thanks so much!
Derry MathesonApril 28, 2014
It isn't a big deal but the last word is not "levah." The three letters are Lamed, Yod and Hey. The letter Lamed is translated in the Old Testament as the preposition "to, toward or for" and the last two letters are the short form of Jehovah or Jah (Yah). Jews don't say the long or the short form of the word because it is too sacred. They substitute the Hebrew word for Lord.
Truman ProctorApril 28, 2014
Dear Toni, we will procure additional necklaces as needed based on orders (and it looks like we will need to!). Thanks so much for your support! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Carol BurtonApril 28, 2014
I think it would make a great looking bracelet for the young men. Rugged and manly. Probably already been thought of.
ShareeApril 28, 2014
I'd love to have one of those necklaces--or a pin. Any chance an affordable version will be available some time soon? $85 is is way out of range for some of us.
Toni LyonsApril 28, 2014
Do you plan on making duplicates when those are gone?
Pierre TromeurApril 28, 2014
It came to my mind that brothers, too, have to strive to be "pure for God". A pin with a reproduction of the bullae could make a nice item to wear on our jackets or ties, and to offer to our sons for special occasions.
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