La Shamaim (Unto Heaven)

The song 'La Shamaim (Unto Heaven)' by The Messianic Jewish Alliance of Israel is a deeply spiritual and worshipful piece that invites listeners to elevate their hearts and minds towards the divine. The lyrics are a blend of Hebrew phrases that express adoration, reverence, and gratitude towards God. The opening lines, 'Banu lehalel Ot'cha, Lehishtachavot lecha,' translate to 'We have come to praise You, to bow down before You,' setting a tone of humility and worship.

The song continues to describe God as the giver of life, creator, Messiah, and redeemer, with the lines 'Noten chayim, Boreh, Mashiach ufodeh.' This acknowledgment of God's multifaceted nature is followed by a declaration of giving honor, splendor, and strength to Him: 'Lecha kavod, hadar, va'oz.' The lyrics emphasize God's greatness with 'Ki El gadol Ata,' meaning 'For You are a great God,' and call for a joyful noise of thanksgiving in His presence: 'Nari'ah nekadma paneicha bizmirot todah.'

The chorus, 'Venisa et ha'Einayim, LaShamayim, Be'hadarat kavod yi'rah, Ve'nisa et ha'Yadayim, LaShamayim, Besim'chah uvetodah,' translates to 'And we will lift our eyes to the heavens, in the splendor of reverence, and we will lift our hands to the heavens, with joy and thanksgiving.' This imagery of lifting eyes and hands towards the heavens symbolizes a physical and spiritual act of reaching out to God, embodying both reverence and joy. The song encapsulates a profound sense of connection to the divine, encouraging worshippers to express their faith through both solemn reverence and joyful celebration.