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Bareket is a stunning Hebrew feminine name referring to the precious gemstone known as emerald. The name carries within it the deep, brilliant green luster of the stone, which has been considered one of the world's most valuable treasures for thousands of years. Bareket appears in the Bible as one of the fourteen stones of the High Priest's breastplate (Choshen), which were set in the holy garments and bore the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Bareket specifically represented the tribe of Levi, the tribe of priesthood and spiritual service, and its placement on the breastplate gave it sacred and special significance. The name Bareket derives from the Hebrew root B-R-K, which relates to lightning and flashes of light. Indeed, the emerald stone is characterized by a unique brilliance and inner radiance that emanates from it, as if it carries living light within. In Jewish culture, the breastplate stones were not merely precious jewelry but carried deep spiritual meaning - they symbolized the connection between the people and the Creator, and the representation of each tribe before God. The Bareket, with its intense and soothing green color, symbolized life, growth, renewal, and hope. In rabbinic literature and Jewish sources, the Bareket stone was perceived as having special properties. It was believed to grant clarity of thought, protect against the evil eye, and bring abundance and blessing. Its green color was associated with nature, fertility, and prosperity, making it a symbol of vitality and continuity of generations. As a personal name, Bareket expresses rare beauty, uniqueness, and nobility of spirit. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to give their daughter a name that conveys elegance, charm, and special status, while maintaining a connection to biblical heritage and rich Jewish culture.

בָּרֶקֶת

Bareket | Bareqet

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Exodus 28:18-20 - And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. And the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper

In Kabbalah, the emerald stone represents the Sefirah of Tiferet, the spiritual center and balance between Chesed and Gevurah. Its green color symbolizes spiritual growth, healing, and renewal. The name carries energy of inner illumination, wisdom, and clarity, and is connected to forces of spiritual protection and abundance.

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Bareket Lifshitz - Israeli jewelry designer | Bareket Shachar - Israeli artist and sculptor | Bareket Ziv - Israeli journalist and TV presenter

ספיר | יהלומה | אודם | לשם | פנינה | מרגלית | זהבה | שוהם

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