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Be'er is an ancient and rare Hebrew name appearing in the Bible and Jewish tradition, carrying deep and multifaceted significance. The word 'be'er' primarily refers to a water source, a deep well from which living water is drawn, symbolizing life, abundance, blessing, and continuity. In the desert culture of biblical times, a well was not merely a physical water source but a social meeting point, a place of human connection, and a focal point for settlement and life. The name carries all these meanings - both physical and symbolic. The Bible mentions many famous wells, such as Be'er Sheva - the city named after the well and the covenant made there between Abraham and Abimelech, Be'er Lahai Roi - the place where the angel appeared to Hagar, and the well of living water about which the Israelites sang in the desert: 'Spring up, O well, sing to it.' In Jewish tradition, the well also symbolizes Torah and wisdom - 'a well of living water' is an image for Torah that quenches the soul. In rabbinic literature, the well is a symbol of an endless source of spiritual knowledge, from which one can draw continuously without depletion. The name Be'er is particularly suitable for those who wish to express connection to sources, depth, and the search for inner truth. As a personal name, Be'er is a rare and special choice suitable for both genders, though more common as a male name. It conveys quiet strength, depth of character, and connection to ancient tradition. Parents choosing this name express a desire to give their child a name with profound meaning, one that recalls the connection to the land, water, nature, and the spiritual sources of the Jewish people. Be'er is a name that invites an inner journey, a search for depth and understanding, and symbolizes the ability to be a source of blessing and support for others, just like a well that quenches the thirsty.

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Be'er | Beer | Well

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Numbers 21:17 - Spring up, O well, sing to it

In Kabbalah, the well symbolizes the hidden source of divine wisdom, the Binah from which all spiritual life flows. The well is an image of the Sefirah of Binah - the supernal mother that bestows abundance upon the lower worlds. The name Be'er connects its bearer to the deepest sources of holiness.

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Be'er ben David - Talmudic figure | Be'er Moshe - 18th century rabbi

בארי | מעיין | נחל

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