What's the Essence of a Name? ✡ "The Father of a Multitude of Nations" - ISRAEL365

Neither shall thy name any more be called Avram, but thy name shall be Avraham; for the father of a multitude of nations have I made thee. Genesis 17:5 (The Israel Bible™) וְלֹא יִקָּרֵא עוֹד אֶת שִׁמְךָ אַבְרָם וְהָיָה שִׁמְךָ אַבְרָהָם כִּי אַב הֲמוֹן גּוֹיִם נְתַתִּיךָ בראשית יז:ה v'LO yi-ka-RAY od et shim-KHA av-RAM v'-HA-yah shim-KHA av-ra-HAM kee av ha-MON go-YEEM n'-ta-tee-KHA

Today's Israel Inspiration In today's verse, we learn of God's decision to change the name of our forefather Avram to Avraham. The meaning of the name Avraham comes from the Hebrew root "Av" (אב) which means "father." Therefore we see that Avraham was the father of all the nations for it was Avraham who began the unique recognition of One God., as has been taught throughout every generation since Biblical times. Dedicated to uncovering the meaning behind the words of the Bible, the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies provides an online forum where they teach thousands of people God's holy words every single day. Be a part of their exciting journey to bring Torah into the world by signing up today. Learn Hebrew with the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies » Your Hebrew Word of the Day: Spring! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and positive moods are running high! That can only mean one thing: Spring is finally here! Now you can learn the Hebrew word for our favorite season. Watch now » New Fascinating Israeli Study Proves "We Look Like Our Names" The findings of this study suggest that names more than tie us to our past. They can actually influence our look and show the important role of social structuring. Read more » Today's Israel Photo Today's beautiful photo by Bar Artzi Photography was taken in the Shokeda Forest in southern Israel. Many come to visit this eucalyptus forest during the winter, when it becomes completely covered with a magnificent wildflower blossoms. More Bar Artzi Photos » If you enjoy your Israel365 daily email newsletter, please consider donating to one of our causes or buying products from our store and blessing the Land and the People of Israel. Thank You to our Breaking Israel News Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Mary Bishop, Kimberly Spence, David G Kline, Linda Johnson, Tom Coyle, David Babb, Randolph Gunter, Keith Langston, Ines Malisek, Alix Mourier. Fight Anti-Israel Media Bias » Thank You to our latest Tree Donors "Todah Rabbah" to John Lentz from Kentucky; Diane Negron from New Jersey; Kathy Kissack from Colorado; Christopher Wells from California. Stop the Land Grab! Plant a Tree in Israel » Thank You to our Holiday Campaign Donors "Todah Rabbah" to Randy & CJ Randolph from Texas; Victor    Koros from New York; Peter Cox from the UK; Laurie Nero from Rhode Island. Ensure a Festive Passover for Israel's Neediest » Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of the Land of Israel! Sponsor a day in honor of a loved one » “You are the Apple of God's Eye” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Israel365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!). Stay in Touch » Shalom Rabbi Tuly- Please share with me how I may pray for Israel.  It is my deepest hearts desire to visit there one day.  You are the "apple of G_ds eye" and it is my hope to learn more about this awesome land.  My home is St. Petersburg (Pinellas Park) Florida. --Kerry Mischka Shalom, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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