The Number 7, the Star of David, and Judaism

The Star of David, Jewish Star, or Magen David means Shield of David. It is one of the most popular Jewish symbols that has been in use at least since Babylonian times.

- Meaning and Origins of the Star of David, The Free Library.com (http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Meaning and Origins of the Star of David-a01074031437)

The number seven has multiple significance in Judaism for example. Another idea is that a six pointed star receives form and substance from its solid center. This inner core represents the spiritual dimension, surrounded by the six universal directions...The six days of Creation and the seventh day of rest.

- Meaning and Origins of the Star of David, The Free Library.com (http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Meaning and Origins of the Star of David-a01074031437)


In Kabbalah, the Star of David symbolizes the six spaces of space plus the center; Up, Down, East, West, South, North and Center....These are also reflected in the seven spiritual building blocks (Sefirot) with which God created the world: Chesed (Kindness), Gevurah (Severity), Tiferet (Harmony), Netzach (Perseverance), Hod (Splendor), Yesod (Foundation) and Malchut (Royalty)....The number seven has multiple significance in Judaism for example. Another idea is that a six pointed star receives form and substance from its solid center. This inner core represents the spiritual dimension, surrounded by the six universal directions.

- Meaning and Origins of the Star of David, The Free Library.com (http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Meaning and Origins of the Star of David-a01074031437)