Chanukah Trivia Contest: Fifth Question
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Here’s the question …
“What is the origin of the name Maccabee?”
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skossman on December 9th, 2009
Nobody knows for sure, but some say it is from the Aramaic maqqaba, “the hammer”, in recognition of his strength in fighting, others say it is an acronym for the Torah verse “Mi chamocha ba’kelim Hashem”, “Who is like unto thee among the mighty, O Lord.
Shayna on December 9th, 2009
Hmm…I know they were brave fighters. I think their name stood for “mi kamocha be’keilim Hashem” = who is like you Oh G-d? Because it would have been physically impossible for us to win the war.
I heard a really nice thought recently, that a big part of the miracle was that they actually had the guts to fight for what they believed in! Especially when they were so outnumbered! That in itself shows such strength. We should learn from them!
neil fleischmann on December 9th, 2009
Mi KaMocha BaKeilim Hashem. When I was in sixth grade I was supposed to say that line in a Chanukah play and said Mi LaHashem Eilai by mistake and was laughed at. The sentiments are similar: Who is like You G-d? Those who are for G-d, join me.
The idea of being a Macabi is taking a stand. I’m all for subtlety and ambiguity all year round. I cherish Chanukah as a time to be clear of what I/We believe to be absolutely true: G-d and His Torah.
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ytrrules on December 10th, 2009
The name Maccabee[5] is sometimes seen used as a synonym for the entire Hasmonean Dynasty, but the Maccabees proper were Judah Maccabee and his four brothers. The name Maccabee was a personal epithet of Judah, and the later generations were not his direct descendants. Although there is no definitive explanation of what the term means, one suggestion is that the name derives from the Aramaic maqqaba, “the hammer”, in recognition of his ferocity in battle.[6] It is also possible that the name Maccabee is an acronym for the Torah verse “Mi chamocha ba’elim YHWH”, “Who is like unto thee among the mighty, O Lord!”[7]
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Chana on December 10th, 2009
Sorry guys! This question closed last night at 6 pm, so no answers can be qualified past that. But there are 3 more nights of questions left!
Tonight’s (Sixth) Chanukah Trivia Prize is a Silver Plated Menorah! Answer the Question before 6 pm for a Chance to Win!
http://blog.kosher.com/2009/12/09/chanukah-trivia-contest-sixth-question/
Winners & Answers will be announced on the Winners List!
Chana on December 10th, 2009
The seventh night question just opened up!
http://blog.kosher.com/2009/12/10/chanukah-trivia-contest-seventh-question/