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Neriah is an ancient biblical Hebrew name composed of two elements: "ner" meaning light or lamp, and "yah" which is one of the holy names representing the divine name. The full meaning of the name is "lamp of God" or "light of the Lord." The name carries a profound message about the human role as a bearer of divine light in the world, illuminating the path for others and spreading spiritual values and goodness through actions. In the Bible, Neriah is mentioned as the father of Baruch ben Neriah, who was the scribe and faithful disciple of the prophet Jeremiah. Baruch ben Neriah served as the prophet's personal secretary, recorded his prophecies, and shared in his suffering and dedication. Neriah himself is mentioned as the son of Mahseiah, and was apparently from a respected family in Jerusalem during the First Temple period. Although the Bible does not tell us much about Neriah himself, his name has become a symbol of devotion, faith, and loyalty to the prophetic tradition. This family represented the educated and spiritual class among the people of Israel during a turbulent time of destruction and crisis. In Jewish culture, the name Neriah carries deep symbolic meaning. The lamp symbolizes not only physical light but also spiritual light, wisdom, Torah, and the soul. In rabbinic literature it is said "the lamp of God is the soul of man" (Proverbs 20:27), and the name Neriah expresses the idea that a person is a vessel for divine light in the world. The name testifies to a high spiritual calling, to a responsibility to illuminate others and to be a source of hope and inspiration. In modern generations, the name has returned to widespread use among the people of Israel, especially among religious and traditional families, and is considered a warm, meaningful name full of spiritual content. Parents who choose this name seek to give their son an identity rooted in tradition, values of light and truth, and a deep connection to the sources of Judaism.

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Jeremiah 36:4 - And Baruch the son of Neriah wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the Lord

In Kabbalah, the name Neriah symbolizes the divine light dwelling in the human soul. The lamp represents the divine spark within every person, and the name testifies to a person's ability to be a source of spiritual light in the material world. The name connects the upper world to the lower world, expressing the idea that humanity serves as an emissary of divine light.

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Rabbi Neriya Gutel - Head of Har Etzion Yeshiva | Neriya Cohen - Israeli actor | Neriya Ben David - Content creator and musician | Neriya Zarchi - Israeli basketball player

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