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The name Eli is an ancient and honored Hebrew name with deep and multifaceted significance. The basic meaning of the name is "elevated," "exalted," or "high," carrying a sense of spiritual height and special status. The name appears in the Bible as that of a central figure - Eli the Priest, who was the last High Priest in Shiloh and the last judge before the period of monarchy. Eli was a descendant of Ithamar son of Aaron the Priest, and served as the spiritual leader of the people of Israel during a critical period of transition between the era of Judges and the era of Kings. The figure of Eli the Priest is portrayed in the Book of Samuel I as a complex and fascinating character. He was a righteous and upright man who educated the prophet Samuel from a young age and prepared him to become a great spiritual leader. Eli recognized the great spiritual potential in the young Samuel and guided him in the ways of God. However, his life was filled with personal tragedy - his two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, behaved disrespectfully toward the sacred and abused their priestly position for personal gain. Although Eli rebuked them and warned them, he did not take sufficiently decisive steps to stop their behavior, and for this he was punished. The harsh prophecy delivered to him through the young Samuel came true - his two sons were killed on the same day in battle against the Philistines, and the Ark of the Covenant was captured. When Eli heard the terrible news, he fell backward from his chair, broke his neck, and died. Thus ended the life of a great spiritual leader who was also a failed father. The name Eli carries a rich legacy of spiritual leadership, personal righteousness, but also a reminder of the importance of proper ethical education and the courage to confront family problems. In Jewish culture, the name symbolizes connection to the priestly tradition, the Temple, and the service of God. It expresses aspiration for spiritual elevation and high moral standing. Today, the name Eli is popular in Israel and in Jewish communities worldwide, and is perceived as a classic, warm, and familiar name that connects the historical past with the present. It is particularly suitable for families seeking a name with biblical depth, spiritual meaning, and a sound that is modern and accessible even in our times.

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Eli | Ely

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1 Samuel 2:22 - Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel

In Kabbalah, the name Eli symbolizes spiritual elevation and the aspiration to draw closer to the Divine. The name expresses the concept of "ascent" - upward movement, both in the physical and spiritual sense. It represents the inner power of a person to rise above materiality and reach higher levels of holiness and understanding.

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Eli Mohar - Israeli actor | Elie Wiesel - Nobel Peace Prize laureate writer | Eli Roth - American director and actor | Eli Cohen - Israeli singer

אלי | עילאי | אליהו | אלעזר | עמרי

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