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Most scholars regard the origin of the term, "Amalek" to be unknown [6] but in some rabbinical interpretations, it is etymologized as am lak, 'a people who lick (blood)'. [7] Richard C. Steiner has suggested that the name is derived from the Egyptian term *ꜥꜣm rqj "hostile Asiatic", possibly referring to Shasu tribesmen from around Edom. [8]
Alakh Niranjan (अलख निरञ्जन) is a term used by Nath Yogis as a synonym for Creator, and to describe the characteristics of God and the Self, known as the Atman. Alakh means "unseen" and niranjan means "unblemished". Also spelled as, "Alekh". The original Sanskrit term Alakhshya means "one that can not be perceived" [1]
Alek is a given name and alternative form of Alec. Notable people with the name include: Alek Bédard (born 1996), Canadian curler; Alek D. Epstein (born 1975), Russian-Israeli sociologist of culture and politics; Alek Dzhabrailov (1976–2009), Chechen human rights activist
Alexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a male name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. [1] Variants listed here are Aleksandar, Aleksander, Oleksandr, Oleksander, Aleksandr, and Alekzandr.
God's names in Jewish thought and in the light of Kabbalah; The Name of God as Revealed in Exodus 3:14—an explanation of its meaning. Bibliography on Divine Names in the Dead Sea Scrolls; Jewish Encyclopedia: Names of God "Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh" – Song and Video of Ancient Yemenite Prayer From the Diwan
God entered English when the language still had a system of grammatical gender.The word and its cognates were initially neutral but underwent transition when their speakers converted to Christianity, "as a means of distinguishing the personal God of the Christians from the impersonal divine powers acknowledged by pagans."
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This page includes a list of biblical proper names that start with J in English transcription. Some of the names are given with a proposed etymological meaning. For further information on the names included on the list, the reader may consult the sources listed below in the References and External Links.