Magen David

noun

Ma·​gen Da·​vid ˈmȯ-gən-ˈdȯ-vid 

-ˈdə-;

ˈmō-gən-ˈdā-vəd 

variants or Mogen David

: a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism

Examples of Magen David in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Almost two dozen others were injured, including two who faced moderate injuries, said a spokesperson for the Israeli emergency service, Magen David Adom, as first responders continue combing the area. —Nbc News, NBC news, 25 June 2025

At least four people were killed and a dozen injured, Israel’s Magen David Adom national emergency services said. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 June 2025

Explosions were also heard in Jerusalem, possibly from air defense systems in action, and Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency rescue service said there had been no reports of injuries. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025

The Iranian barrages sent Israelis hurrying into bomb shelters as the sun rose, killing at least four people and injuring eight others, Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue services said. —Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew māghēn Dāwīdh, literally, shield of David

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Magen David

noun

Ma·​gen Da·​vid

variants or Mogen David

ˈmȯ-gən-ˈdȯ-vid,

ˈmō-gən-ˈdā-vəd

: a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism

Etymology

Hebrew māghēn Dāwīdh, literally, "shield of David"