The underlying theme of Purim is one of joy and light, and such terms are mentioned often.
English translations can only go so far as to the real meaning of the Hebrew word.
Because knowing the detailed meaning of the words helps me to better understand what I'm praying or learning about, I ended up collecting a list of words defined by the Malbim.
For people with a name derived from one of the following, the Malbim’s descriptions can give you insight into your true essence.
And maybe you know the following already, but if you don’t, I hope you’ll find it helpful, too.
May we all merit joy and light in all their forms.
Because knowing the detailed meaning of the words helps me to better understand what I'm praying or learning about, I ended up collecting a list of words defined by the Malbim.
For people with a name derived from one of the following, the Malbim’s descriptions can give you insight into your true essence.
And maybe you know the following already, but if you don’t, I hope you’ll find it helpful, too.
May we all merit joy and light in all their forms.
  Donations for the poor   "Happy Purim" on Israeli bus  Megillat Esther  Mishloach Manot  | עַלִּיז גִּיל אֹשֶׁר רִינָּה שָׂשׂוֹן שִׂמְחָה _____________ אוֹר הִילָּה נְהָרָה נוֹגָהּ | Joy aliz Trembling with joy (other derivatives include alizut or the name Aliza) gil A joyful heart resulting from sudden glad tidings, joy over something new or renewed (the feminine form is gila) osher Spiritual happiness, vision, multiple happiness (names derived from this are the masculine Asher and the feminine Oshrah or Oshrat) rina Joy expressed in a loud voice (words or names like rohn or rahn or Ronen or Rinat or l’ranen also contain this meaning) sasson The external expression of joy simcha A perpetual state of spiritual joy _____________________ Light ohr Something that provides illumination from itself, like the Sun (the feminine form is orah) hila Something that shines and sparkles, but gives no light to others (this word is often translated as "halo") neharah Light that bursts forth when something is constrained at one point, like at the end of a tunnel; the Heavenly Divine light from above that is poured down on one specific point below. nogah Something that reflects light, like the Moon or precious metals (this is also the name of the planet Venus, which also reflects light) |
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