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Siman 5 – The Meaning of Berachos

אChelek 1
  1. Concentrate on the meaning of the words of berachos. (ShA)
  1. Don’t throw the beracha from your mouth, rather say it gently with devotion. (MB )
  1. When mentioning the Holy Name, concentrate on Adnus – the Master of everything. If spelled י-ה-ו-ה you must also concentrate on the lettering – He was, He is, and He will be – at least for krias Shema. (ShA, MB )
  1. Never pronounce י-ה-ו-ה the way it is spelled. Be careful with the correct pronunciation:    אֲ-דֹ-נָ-י and accent the last syllable. (MB )
  1. When mentioning (any form of) Elokim – concentrate that He is Strong, Master of all Abilities, and Master of All Forces. (ShA)