No. 372 in Hebrew
בשם
The Hebrew word "בשם" means "in the name of" or "by the name of."
In a sentence
הילד דיבר בשם כל הכיתה.
The child spoke on behalf of the entire class.
The word 'בשם' here means 'on behalf of' or 'representing' in the context of speaking for others.
הספר נכתב בשם העורך הראשי.
The book was written in the name of the chief editor.
The word 'בשם' in this sentence means 'in the name of', indicating attribution or dedication to someone.
בשם אהבה, אנו מוכנים לוותר.
In the name of love, we are ready to give up.
Here, 'בשם' expresses 'in the name of' in a figurative sense, symbolizing justification or invocation of a cause or concept.
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