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Shibolet is an ancient and unique Hebrew name carrying deep agricultural significance and rich cultural symbolism. The word 'shibolet' refers to the ear of grain, that part at the top of the plant containing the kernels of wheat, barley, or other grains. In Biblical Hebrew, the shibolet symbolizes abundance, blessing, and sustenance, as grain was the primary food source for the Hebrew people in ancient times. The name carries a rural character connected to the land, reflecting the profound relationship between humans and nature and the agricultural life cycle. In the Bible, the word 'shibolet' appears in various contexts, but the most famous is the story in the Book of Judges, describing the war between the Ephraimites and the Gileadites. The Gileadites used the word 'shibolet' as a test to distinguish between their allies and enemies, as the Ephraimites could not pronounce the 'sh' sound and would say 'sibolet' instead. This story transformed the word into a symbol of linguistic and cultural identity, and it became a term adopted into many world languages (Shibboleth in English) as a metaphor for a test that distinguishes between groups. As a personal name for women, Shibolet expresses connection to ancient Hebrew roots, to nature, and to agricultural tradition. The name Shibolet also carries deeper symbolic meaning in Jewish culture. The shibolet represents the cycle of life - sowing, growth, ripening, and harvest. It symbolizes hope and renewal, as each kernel in the shibolet contains the potential for new life. In Biblical literature, fields of grain are described as places of divine blessing, and abundant grain is seen as a sign of God's favor. Women bearing this name are often perceived as having a nurturing, nourishing character connected to roots, similar to the shibolet that sustains and maintains life. The name is particularly suitable for families wishing to preserve the connection to Hebrew agricultural tradition and emphasize values of simplicity, authenticity, and connection to the land.

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Shibolet | Shibbolet | Shiboleth

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Judges 12:6 - Then said they unto him, Say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth: for he could not frame to pronounce it right. Then they took him, and slew him at the passages of Jordan

In Kabbalah, the shibolet symbolizes the divine flow of abundance and blessing from the upper sefirot to the physical world. It represents the connection between the spiritual and material, between the spiritual seed planted in the soul and its manifestation in the world of action. The shibolet is perceived as a symbol of the potential inherent in every soul to grow spiritual fruits and bring blessing to the world.

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Shibolet Ben-Zvi (daughter of President Yitzhak Ben-Zvi)

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