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Magal is an ancient and rare Hebrew name with deep agricultural and biblical significance. The name appears in the Bible and describes an essential agricultural tool - the sickle, a curved blade used for harvesting grain. In Hebrew culture, the sickle symbolizes the agricultural life cycle, the harvest and abundance, and the profound connection between humans and the land. The name carries the agricultural spirit of ancient Israel, when the harvest was a central event in community life, accompanied by joy, thanksgiving, and prayers for a fruitful year. In Jewish tradition, the sickle is closely connected to the agricultural festivals, especially Shavuot - the Festival of Harvest and First Fruits. The verse "When you come into your neighbor's standing grain, you may pluck ears with your hand, but you shall not put a sickle to your neighbor's standing grain" (Deuteronomy 23:26) emphasizes the importance of the sickle as a symbol of ownership and working the land. The name conveys a sense of fertility, abundance, and the fruits of manual labor. In modern times, the name Magal carries additional symbolic meaning - it represents the return to the land, pioneering spirit, and the renewal of Hebrew agriculture in the Land of Israel. As a personal name, Magal is a unique and original choice suitable for parents seeking a name with deep roots in Hebrew culture, a name that bridges historical past and present. The name is appropriate for both boys and girls, conveying values of diligence, connection to nature, and beautiful simplicity. In an era when many seek special and unconventional names, Magal offers a refreshing alternative - a name that is both ancient and modern, both simple and profound in its meaning. Bearers of this name can take pride in a name that recalls the eternal bond between the Jewish people and their land, and the values of work, fertility, and abundance.

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Deuteronomy 23:26 - When you come into your neighbor's standing grain, you may pluck ears with your hand, but you shall not put a sickle to your neighbor's standing grain

In Kabbalah, the sickle symbolizes the power of separation and discernment between good and evil, between what is worthy of preservation and what must be discarded. The sickle represents the process of spiritual selection and soul maturity.

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