אלדד

Eldad is an ancient and impressive Hebrew name, deeply woven into Jewish culture and biblical sources. The name is composed of two parts: "El" - referring to God, and "dad" - meaning beloved, friend, or close one. The full meaning of the name is "God has loved," "beloved of God," or "friend of God." Some interpret the name also as "merciful God" or "God of kindness," emphasizing the divine attributes of mercy and compassion. The name carries a profound message of divine closeness, of a special connection between man and his Creator, and of heavenly blessing that accompanies the bearer throughout life. In the Bible, Eldad appears in the Book of Numbers in a fascinating and meaningful story. Eldad and Medad were two elders among the seventy elders that Moses chose to help him bear the burden of the people. The biblical narrative tells that while sixty-eight of the elders gathered at the Tent of Meeting and received the spirit of prophecy, Eldad and Medad remained in the camp, yet the holy spirit also came upon them and they began prophesying. When the news reached Moses that they were prophesying in the camp, Joshua son of Nun asked to prevent this, but Moses replied with the eternal words: "Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, that the Lord would put His spirit upon them!" According to the Midrash, the prophecy of Eldad and Medad was twofold: they prophesied about Moses's death outside the Land of Israel, and about the war of Gog and Magog in the future. This story transformed Eldad into a symbol of humility, of authentic prophecy that is not dependent on status or location, and of the democratization of the holy spirit. The name Eldad carries a character of spiritual strength, humility, and truth. Bearers of the name are often perceived as having a developed sense of justice, as people who are not afraid to speak their minds even when their opinion differs from the prevailing view, just like the biblical Eldad who prophesied in the camp and not in the Tent of Meeting. The name imparts a sense of deep connection to Jewish tradition, of rootedness and attachment to eternal values. In the modern era, Eldad is a name that combines ancient power with contemporary sound, between uniqueness and familiarity. It suits parents seeking a name with deep meaning, a name that connects the glorious past with the present, and a name that carries a message of divine closeness and spiritual courage. Eldad is an inspiring name, a name that reminds us that true greatness can also come from quietness and humility, and that one need not be at center stage to influence and lead.

אֶלְדָּד

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Numbers 11:26 - But two men had remained in the camp, one named Eldad and the other named Medad; and the spirit rested upon them-they were among those recorded, but they had not gone out to the Tent-and they prophesied in the camp

In Kabbalah, the name Eldad symbolizes the special connection between the soul and the Creator, the ability to receive divine inspiration even outside the usual sacred places. The name carries an energy of spiritual humility, inner truth, and authentic prophecy. It represents the Kabbalistic principle that holiness is not limited to a specific place or time, but can manifest in any person anywhere. The numerical value of the name in gematria (65) corresponds to the words "heichal" (temple) and "Adonai", reinforcing the connection to holiness and divine presence.

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Eldad Beck - Israeli journalist and military correspondent | Eldad Amir - Israeli television producer | Eldad Ziv - Israeli musician and instrumentalist | Eldad Sharim - Israeli entrepreneur and businessman

אלעד | אלדר | אלעזר | עידו | דוד | אליעד | מידד

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