תירזה

Tirzah is an ancient and unique Hebrew name that carries multiple rich meanings. The name appears in the Bible in several different contexts and carries with it the echo of the biblical period and the natural beauty of the Land of Israel. The primary meaning of the name is "pleasant" or "desirable," and it is also connected to the name of an ancient royal city that served as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel before Samaria. The name Tirzah evokes natural beauty and blossoming, as it is also related to the beautiful and fragrant cypress plant that was common in the region. In the Bible, Tirzah is first and foremost mentioned as one of the five daughters of Zelophehad, who were pioneers in the struggle for women's inheritance rights. The fascinating story of the daughters of Zelophehad appears in the Book of Numbers, when the five sisters - Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah - approached Moses and the leaders with a demand to receive their father's inheritance, as he had died in the wilderness without sons. This was a revolutionary precedent in the biblical period, and the ruling given in their favor changed the laws of inheritance in the people of Israel. Tirzah and her sisters became symbols of courage, justice, and equality, and their names resonate to this day as representations of strong and independent women. Beyond the personal story, Tirzah was also the name of an important city in the Land of Israel. The city of Tirzah served as the capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel for approximately forty years, until King Omri moved the capital to Samaria. The city is mentioned as a particularly beautiful place, to the extent that the Song of Songs compares the beauty of the beloved to the beauty of Tirzah: "You are beautiful, my darling, as Tirzah." This comparison teaches us about the special status of the city and its renowned beauty. The name Tirzah thus carries a dual significance - both as a personal name of a courageous and pioneering woman, and as a place name symbolizing beauty, splendor, and majesty. In the modern era, the name Tirzah has been preserved as a special and meaningful feminine name, connecting the glorious past with the present, and giving those who bear it a deep connection to the historical and cultural heritage of the people of Israel.

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Numbers 27:1 - Then came the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah

In Kabbalah, the name Tirzah symbolizes the feminine principle of wisdom and spiritual courage. The name is connected to the Sefirah of Malchut, which represents manifestation and expression in the physical world. Tirzah carries the energy of justice and equality, and represents the feminine power to stand up for one's rights and bring about positive social change.

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Tirza Atar - Israeli singer and musician | Tirza Frankel - artist and photographer | Tirza Lipschitz - journalist and television presenter

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