Goy is an insult?

How do you feel when people start talking to you in a language you do not understand? Or we will put the question even more intriguingly - the language is clear to you, except for the appeal addressed to you. It surely touches even more than in the first case.

International relations have always been famous for the double meaning of certain words and expressions. Especially foreigners are surprised when they come to our country. So, for example, those abusive words that they are slowly adopting from us in order to express their negative emotions more vividly, in Russia they hear in their address in a completely friendly, affable tone. And they really were uttered without any evil intent. And at the same time, the same unfortunate foreigners can easily run into trouble, if suddenly during a conversation with a Russian somehow not so uttered a completely ordinary literary word. For example, "pike". Well, that's from an anecdote.

As a rule, every nation has, to put it mildly, word-riddles. In this article we will consider one of the most curious words of our time, the meaning of which is still not clear to everyone. And this is a goy. Word, Which can be heard only from people of Jewish origin. And about him there is a mass of opinions. Someone thinks that this is an insult. And someone is looking for answers in more cultural sources. So, who is goy?

What does it mean?

The word "goy" has a lot of meanings. But initially it can be found in Tanakh, in which it is interpreted only as a goy - this "people".

And this word is applied to both Jews and any other ethnic group. Several hundred times the word goy is found in Jewish holy books. And in most cases it applies to Israelis.

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In the same Tanakh, the "goy" is a word that can be interpreted as a "pagan". But here again, it refers to the Jews. The only difference is that to those who do not observe certain specific norms and traditions. And in order to shame for such a disregard for their culture, ignoramus is reckoned among the Gentiles. In the old Russian archives, this was mentioned as "goyim."

Sometimes to a word add various prefixes and the termination, allocating, thus, true value. For example, "shabes". In this case, it is said of a Jew who does not observe certain traditions on Saturdays. "Shabesga" is the "Sabbath goy". As a rule, Saturday is a Shabbat for the Jews. In other words, the day when nothing can be done. Also, violations are considered the use of any prohibited products (for example, pork). This, again, is not an insult, and the appeal respects its culture.

The designation "stranger"

Later the word "goy" began to have a slightly different character. The first such interpretation was found in one of the ancient scrolls found in the cave of Qumran. They began to call outsiders. In other words, people of another's faith and nationality. Similar can be found, for example, the Japanese - "gayjin", or the gypsies - "gadzho." The expression is still not negative. But there is a need for it, just like any other people cherishing their culture.

The designation of "one's own" and "another's" plays a significant role, for example, when it comes to weddings. The Israeli should only marry an Israeli woman. And vice versa. Marriages with non-Jews are strictly prohibited. But with all this there is no place for national character. Any goy who abandoned his faith and accepted a Jewish culture automatically loses the status of a "goy". What means, That he, for example, can marry an Israeli woman.

Insult

Initially, the word "goy" is Not an insult. However, it is commonly believed that this is how Jews express their contemptuous attitude towards "non-Jews". As it is commonly believed, Jews treat scandalously other nationalities because they consider themselves to be the chosen nation. However, for many this is what happens. In order to understand what exactly the speaker talking to you has in mind, it is necessary to pay attention to his intonation and facial expressions. If the word is offensive, then you will immediately understand this. But first of all it is necessary to remember, the true meaning of the word "goy" is "people". It's another matter if a Jew calls you a "poc". There is already nothing to think about.

Myths, coincidences and just names of something

In addition, the word "goy" can be found:

1. Goya Tesi is an Old Slavonic expression, used both to express positive emotions, and greetings (something like "be healthy").
2. In an abusive term, there is such a word "shiksa" - so the Jews call the wife of a goy. More often than not, the "shiksa" parents of a Jewish youth call a girl "gentile" who hunted their son.
3. Goy is a backward read "yogi" - this is how the ancient arias called themselves. There is a myth that in retaliation for the Holocaust, the Jews turned this word, making it insulting.
4. Goy is the common name of one Jewish family.
5. Goynyj - such an adjective is noted among Russians living in the northeast. Means pure, sincere, charming.

And this is not all cases where the word "goy" is mentioned.