אלקנה

Elkanah is an ancient Hebrew biblical name with profound spiritual significance. The name is composed of two elements: "El" - referring to God, and "kanah" - meaning acquired, purchased, or created. The full meaning of the name is "God has acquired" or "possession of God," signifying one who belongs to God, is created by the Divine, or has been acquired by the Lord. This name reflects a deep theological concept whereby a person belongs to their Creator and dedicates their life to divine service. In the Bible, Elkanah is primarily known as the father of Samuel the Prophet, one of the most central and important figures in Scripture. Elkanah was a man from the hill country of Ephraim, from the Levites, who lived during the period of the Judges. He was married to two wives - Hannah and Peninnah. While Peninnah had many children, Hannah was barren and suffered from the provocations of her rival wife. Elkanah is described as a pious and loving man who went up annually to the temple in Shiloh to offer sacrifices. Although he loved Hannah with a special love and gave her a "double portion" from the sacrifice, he could not console her over her barrenness. Hannah's desperate prayer at the Shiloh sanctuary, in which she vowed to dedicate her son to God's service, was answered, and Samuel was born. Elkanah supported his wife in fulfilling her vow, and after Samuel was weaned, they brought him to the Shiloh tabernacle where he grew up under the guardianship of Eli the priest and became a great prophet and judge in Israel. Elkanah's story teaches about faith, family devotion, and willingness to dedicate what is most precious to divine service. In addition to Samuel's father, several other individuals named Elkanah are mentioned in the Bible. One was the "second to the king" - meaning a deputy or senior advisor - in the court of Ahaz king of Judah, who was killed in battle against Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel. Additional figures with this name appear in the lists of Levites in the Book of Chronicles. The name Elkanah carries with it a tradition of spiritual leadership, devotion to faith, and deep connection to Jewish sources. Today, the name is considered traditional and ancient, carrying all the historical and spiritual richness of the biblical period, and is suitable for parents seeking a name with religious meaning and rich cultural heritage.

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1 Samuel 1:1 - There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite

In Kabbalah, the name Elkanah symbolizes the special connection between man and his Creator, the recognition that a person is a divine creation belonging to God. The name carries an energy of dedication, spiritual devotion, and deep understanding that everything a person has is a divine gift that must be returned to its source.

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Elkanah Marziano - Israeli musician and pianist | Elkanah Biton - Rabbi and educator

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