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Reshef is an ancient and fascinating Hebrew name that carries profound and multifaceted meanings. The basic meaning of the name is "fire", "flame", "spark" or "blaze", expressing the power of burning and purifying fire. In the Bible, the word "reshef" appears in several different contexts, describing both flames of fire and burning arrows. In the Book of Job, the phrase "bnei reshef" (sons of Reshef) appears - an expression interpreted as "sparks of fire" or "sons of lightning", symbolizing powerful and uncontrollable natural forces. The name carries a character of power, passion, and unbridled energy, reflecting the transformative and changing force of fire. Beyond its linguistic meaning, Reshef was also the name of an ancient Canaanite deity, the god of war and plagues, worshipped by the Canaanite and Phoenician peoples in ancient times. The god Reshef was associated with the scorching sun, intense summer heat, and the diseases that followed. He was sometimes described as the god of the bow and arrow, and was considered a protective deity who could both bring plagues and protect against them. In the Hellenistic period, the god Reshef was identified with the Greek Apollo, god of the sun, arts, and medicine. This identification testifies to the deep connection between Reshef and divine forces of light, healing, and destruction alike. Numerous archaeological findings, including inscriptions and statues, attest to the widespread worship of the god Reshef throughout the ancient Levant. As a modern personal name, Reshef carries this rich heritage and gives its bearer a unique and powerful character. The name is suitable for parents seeking a name with deep roots in ancient Hebrew and Canaanite culture, a name that expresses strength, passion, and creativity. Bearers of the name Reshef are often perceived as people with strong personalities, energetic and naturally charismatic. They tend to be natural leaders, capable of illuminating their surroundings and influencing others. The name also carries a message of renewal and transformation, as fire is a force that destroys and renews simultaneously. In modern Israeli society, Reshef is a relatively rare name, which gives it a unique and special character. The name is particularly suitable for families wishing to connect ancient tradition with modern spirit, and to give their children a name with deep meaning and symbolic power.

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Reshef | Resheph | Rashaph

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Job 5:7 - Yet man is born to trouble, as surely as sparks fly upward

In Kabbalah, Reshef symbolizes the purifying spiritual fire, the divine spark within every soul. The name carries the power of transformation and spiritual elevation, representing the ability to burn away the husks (klippot) and reach the inner light. It is connected to the Sefirah of Gevurah and the power of sacred fire.

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Reshef Levi - Israeli actor | Reshef Chen - musician | Reshef Ohayon - athlete

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