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Reuben is an ancient and honored Hebrew name that appears at the beginning of the Book of Genesis as the name of Jacob's firstborn son. The name is formed from the combination of two Hebrew words: "re'u" - an imperative form meaning "see" or "behold," and "ben" - the word denoting a male child. The literal meaning of the name is "See, a son!" or "Behold, a son!", reflecting the immense joy of Leah, the mother, at the birth of her firstborn son. According to the Bible, Leah chose this name out of deep faith that God had seen her affliction and pain as the less beloved wife of Jacob's two wives, and gave her a son so that Jacob would begin to love her more. The name embodies both a sense of divine gratitude and hope for change in the complex family dynamics. From a historical and cultural perspective, Reuben carries weighty significance in Jewish culture. Reuben was the head of the tribe of Reuben, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and his tribe received an inheritance in the eastern side of the Jordan River. Despite his status as firstborn, Reuben lost the birthright privileges due to a sinful act he committed, but he is also remembered for positive deeds - he tried to save Joseph from his brothers and sought to return him to his father. Reuben's character represents human complexity: a person with good intentions who sometimes fails, but also tries to correct and do what is right. The name carries with it a tradition of thousands of years and is deeply connected to Jewish identity and the history of the people of Israel. In the modern era, the name Reuben remains popular especially among traditional and religious families in Israel and in Jewish communities around the world. The name conveys values of tradition, rootedness, and connection to sources. It is considered a classic and respected name that never goes out of fashion and carries with it a sense of stability and strength. In recent years there has been a certain revival in the use of traditional biblical names, and Reuben is part of this trend. The name gives its bearer a clear identity connected to Hebrew heritage, and expresses pride in the rich Jewish roots and history.

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Reuben | Reuven | Ruben

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Genesis 29:32 - And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said: 'Because the Lord has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me'

In Kabbalah, the name Reuben symbolizes spiritual vision and deep connection to divine sources. The word "see" indicates the ability for inner contemplation and profound understanding of the hidden. The name carries the energy of spiritual firstborn status and responsibility, representing the primal and pure force within a person. In the Kabbalistic dimension, Reuben is connected to the Sefirah of Chesed (Kindness) and to the power of divine giving and love.

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Reuven Rivlin - 10th President of Israel | Reuven Rubin - pioneering Israeli painter | Reuven Atar - Israeli singer | Reuven Adler - Israeli actor | Reuben Shapiro - conductor and musician

שמעון | לוי | יהודה | דן | נפתלי | גד | אשר

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