בחיבק & ריבונו של עולם

What “בחיבק & ריבונו של עולם” means

This live performance combines two different moods: the playful, romantic longing of "בחיבק" and the spiritual, prayer-like reflection of "ריבונו של עולם." In the first part, the singer compares being touched or held to something sweet like chocolate and expresses a desire for intimacy, while also saying no man has yet been worthy of her—so the tone is both flirtatious and self-respecting. In the second part, the mood becomes more solemn and devotional, with repeated appeals to God, forgiveness, and protection, showing humility and inner struggle. Overall, the song moves between desire and faith, human vulnerability and spiritual surrender, which makes it emotionally rich and very personal.

About Tamar Reili

Tamar Reili is an Israeli singer, so her music comes from Israel’s Hebrew-language pop and Mizrahi music scene. She is known for emotional performances and for singing songs that connect modern Israeli pop with religious and traditional themes.

This song is a live performance of the Hebrew songs "בחיבק" and "ריבונו של עולם," and the title says it was recorded during a live guest appearance by Eden Ben Zaken at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Because it is a live concert version, its importance is partly in the performance itself: it shows collaboration between popular Israeli singers and reflects how religious language and mainstream Israeli music can come together for a large audience.

Line highlights

• "אתה מבקר אותי כמו שוקולד"

  Literally, "you visit me like chocolate" is not natural English, but it conveys sweetness, indulgence, and pleasure. For a learner, this is a good example of metaphorical Hebrew lyricism: love or desire is described through taste and sensation.

• "עד היום עוד לא הגיע גבר"

  This means "to this day, no man has come yet." It expresses that she still hasn’t found a man who meets her standards, highlighting independence and self-worth.

• "אנה בחיבק כל לילה"

  This line is likely a distorted transcription of a phrase about wanting to be held every night. The repeated "every night" creates a longing, intimate refrain that is common in love songs.

• "ריבונו של עולם"

  This means "Master of the universe" or "Lord of the world," a traditional Hebrew way to address God. It immediately shifts the song from a romantic register into a prayerful, religious one.

• "הרי אני מוחל וסולח"

  This means "behold, I forgive and pardon." It is formal, almost liturgical language, and it shows a deliberate act of releasing resentment—important both spiritually and emotionally.

• "עמוד ענן מעליך"

  This means "a pillar of cloud above you," a biblical image from the Exodus story, symbolizing divine guidance and protection. For language learners, it is a powerful cultural reference that connects the song to Jewish scripture and tradition.

Lyrics preview (Hebrew with English translation)

1. אני רוצה להזמין לפה אורחת מיוחדת. קוראים I want to invite a special guest here. Her name is
2. לה תמר רילי. her Tamar Riily.
3. ערב טוב אחד בנורה. Good evening, Indanora.
4. >>
5. >> בואו נרים את המקום. Let’s lift this place up.
6. אתה מבקר You visit
7. אותי כמו שוקולד מלא לי מלילה Me like chocolate, fill me from night
8. בוא לי בחלום עכשיו מלא לי עוד Come to me in a dream now, fill me some more

Play the song above for the full karaoke-synced lyrics with line-by-line translation.