Tikva

Tikvah (Hebrew: תִּקְוָה, Modern: Tikva, Tiberian: Tiḳwā) is a Hebrew word meaning "hope." It is a central concept in Jewish thought and appears frequently in Jewish liturgy, such as in the popular song "Hatikvah" (The Hope), which became the national anthem of Israel. The word is derived from the Semitic root T-K-V, which conveys the idea of "waiting" or "binding together." In the Bible, tikvah is often used to express trust and expectation in God's promises. The concept of tikvah is also significant in other Semitic languages, such as Arabic (tikwa تِكْوَة), where it carries a similar meaning of hope or expectation. In modern Hebrew, tikvah is used in various contexts, including political, religious, and personal spheres, to denote hope and aspiration.