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Avraham was the first Jew and the first patriarch of the Jewish People. In the above verse, God changed Avraham's name from Avram by adding the Hebrew letter ה (hey). This change was more than a shift in spelling. It was a change in Avraham's destiny. Judaism believes that one's name has an influence on one's personality, behavior and life choices. In Hebrew, 'Av Ram' means father of Aram. Avram was born in the city of Aram Naharayim. His original name indicated that although he was a spiritual and intellectual giant, his leadership would be limited to those living within close proximity to him. When God added the ה (hey) to Avram's name, his name became Avraham meaning "father of a multitude of nations." At this point in Avraham's life it became clear that his mission was not just to influence the people around him in Aram Naharayim, but to become a universal leader and to propagate the concept of monotheism around the world. A name is more than a series of letters. It holds deep meaning and spiritual powers. Israel365 can research your Hebrew name and educate you about its meaning and Biblical connection.
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