It was likely first used in medieval Germany, as a translation from the Hebrew b'li ayin hara, according to Rivka Ulmer, professor of Jewish studies at Bucknell University and author of The Evil Eye in the Bible and Rabbinic Litera-lure.
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Palestinian sources said the incident is a "price tag attack" by occupiers against the demolition of four unauthorized homes near the Bat Ayin settlement, to the north of Hebron on early Monday.
According to an official Internet statement from Al Ayin Zoo in the United Arab Emirates, Giza Zoo has bought new animals such as orangutans and chimpanzees, but hasn't given them a proper place to live in.
Thus, a religious Jew, when asked on his health or welfare will answer "Blee Ayin Rah" ("Without an evil eye"); namely he is satisfied with his condition and will not look with envy on a person in a better situation.
In Matt 5:38-39, Jesus addresses 'ayin tachat 'ayin ("eye for eye") in terms of personal revenge and related implementations, but the Rabbis' understanding is mamon tachat 'ayin ("value of an eye"), and this is seen as remedial justice for the guilty and concern for the injured.