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SEPP0006

Galilee. Sepphoris. Fifth Century, CE. Mosaic on synagogue floor. Dedication.
Transcription

דכיר לטב ראובן הליוי ובני ביתה אמן

Translation

[Remembered be for good..R]euven the Levite and the members of his family. Amen.

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
Dimensions above are estimates of the entire panel containing the inscription. The inscription itself is preserved for about 1.03 m. The beginning is destroyed, but probably starts with the formulaic opening blessing. It has enough room for the blessing, the name of the donor, and the word bar, of which nothing has been preserved. Reuven is most likely the name of the donor's father. The formula mentioning the contribution of the donor's family members suggests that it is referring to his entire household and not just his sons.

Languages

Hebrew, Aramaic

Dimensions

H: 180 cm; W: 13 cm; D: —

Date

400 CE to 500 CE

Current location

Sepphoris Synagogue, Sepphoris.

Figures

No figures described.

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

No bibliography available for diplomatic transcription.

Source of transcription

No bibliography available for transcription.

Source of translation

No bibliography available for translation.

Other sources

  • Weiss, Zeev. The Sepphoris Synagogue: Deciphering an Ancient Message through Its Archaeological and Socio-Historical Contexts. Jerusalem: Israel Exploration Society, 2005.
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"Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine," SEPP0006, 13 August 2026. https:doi.org/10.26300/pz1d-st89