בכור

Bechor is an ancient and meaningful Hebrew name that describes the firstborn son of a family. The name carries connotations of uniqueness, priority, and special responsibility within Jewish culture. The word "bechor" appears numerous times in the Bible and symbolizes a special status in the family and society. In biblical culture, the firstborn was entitled to a double inheritance and the father's special blessing, and was considered the family leader after his father. The name conveys a sense of natural leadership, family responsibility, and traditional prestige. In Jewish tradition, the status of the firstborn is deeply connected to the story of the Exodus from Egypt. The plague of the firstborn, the tenth and final plague that God brought upon Egypt, was the decisive blow that led to the liberation of the people of Israel from slavery. From that time until today, every Jewish firstborn male is considered consecrated to God, and therefore it is customary to redeem him in a ceremony called "Pidyon HaBen" (Redemption of the Firstborn) held approximately thirty days after birth. This ceremony symbolizes the transfer of the firstborn's special holiness from direct priesthood service to God to ordinary secular life, while preserving the historical memory of the great miracle. The name Bechor thus evokes deep historical memories and connects its bearer to the foundational story of the Jewish people. Beyond its familial and religious significance, the name Bechor also carries symbolic meanings of renewal and beginning. "Bikkurei hakayitz" (first fruits of summer) and "bikkurei ha'aviv" (first fruits of spring) are biblical expressions describing the first fruits and harvest of the season, symbolizing blessing, abundance, and renewal. In this context, the name conveys a message of good beginnings, full potential, and hope for a blessed future. Parents who choose the name Bechor for their son express pride in him being their first child, expectation for future leadership, and a deep connection to ancient Jewish tradition. The name is relatively rare today, which grants it special uniqueness and authenticity.

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Bechor | Bekhor | Bechور

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Exodus 12:29 - And it came to pass at midnight that the Lord struck every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and every firstborn of the livestock

In Kabbalah, the firstborn symbolizes the power of pure beginning and untapped potential. The firstborn carries within him all the spiritual energy of the parents in its original completeness, and therefore has a special connection to the Sefirah of Keter - the supreme source of all existence.

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Bechor Shalom Sheetrit - Israeli politician and former minister | Bechor Yitzhak - educator and social activist

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