I found a miz pah coin in my mothers chest and was wondering what it was- what is it?

Question

I found a miz pah coin in my mothers chest and was wondering what it was- what is it?

Answer 1

Maybe this will help.  Do you have both halves of the coin?



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Mizpah Coin with Verse to Share, Two-Piece Sterling Silver Charm



• The verse reads "The Lord watch between thee and me while we are absent from one another.

• Genesis XXXI 49"

• In Hebrew Mizpah means Wherever you are, may good fortune be with you.

• Mizpah jewelry is worn to signify a bond between family or friends, and to keep your loved one safe.

Answer 2

Usually one person has half and the other half is usually held by someone very special.  It can be someone special romatically, but doesn't have to be.  It could be a best friend.  They were really popular when I was in school. (In the 80's), but truthfully they are timeless.

Answer 3

MIZPAH goes back thousands of years, symbolizing a sanctuary and place of hopeful anticipation, a place where seemingly impossible may happen as of divine intervention or an inspiration.

http://www.helenalind.com/mizpah.html