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Zerubbabel is an ancient and impressive Hebrew name with deep historical and unique significance. The name is composed of two parts: 'zeroa' (seed/arm) and 'Babel' (Babylon), with its literal meaning being 'seed of Babylon' or 'sown in Babylon'. This name carries within it the story of the Babylonian exile and the hope for redemption, symbolizing the connection between the Jewish people and the formative period of exile in Jewish history. The central biblical figure bearing this name is Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, a prominent Jewish leader who lived during the period of the return to Zion from Babylon to the Land of Israel in the sixth century BCE. Zerubbabel played a crucial role in leading the first wave of returnees who came back to Jerusalem after seventy years of exile, and he was one of the leaders in the construction of the Second Temple. As a descendant of the House of David, Zerubbabel is considered one of the most significant figures of the return to Zion period, mentioned in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Haggai as a visionary and determined leader who guided the people through the complex period of reconstruction. The name Zerubbabel carries profound symbolic meaning reflecting the tension between exile and redemption, between Babylonian roots and Land of Israel identity. The fact that the name includes the word 'Babel' indicates that it was given to a child born in exile, yet simultaneously expresses the hope and vision for returning to the Land of Israel. Zerubbabel represents the transitional generation - those born in exile but carrying in their hearts the dream of returning and rebuilding the Temple and the nation. Today, the name Zerubbabel is considered rare and special, carrying with it rich historical heritage and a message of national renewal, courageous leadership, and loyalty to vision. It suits parents seeking a name with historical and cultural weight, a name that connects the glorious past with hope for the future.

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Zerubbabel | Zerubavel | Zorobabel

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Haggai 2:23 - In those days and at that time, I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land

In Kabbalah, the name Zerubbabel symbolizes the spiritual power of renewal and overcoming exile. The name carries an energy of spiritual leadership and the ability to connect between worlds - between the physical and spiritual, between exile and redemption. Zerubbabel in Kabbalah represents the Sefirah of Yesod connecting to Malkhut, the power to rebuild both the inner and outer Temple.

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Zerubbabel ben Shealtiel - Leader of the Return to Zion | Zerubavel Gilad - Israeli historian

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