A name is very important to someones identity.

Biblical names and meaning. 26 rows The second son of Adam and Eve Abels name may reflect the shortness of his life. The literal meaning is lion of God but in the Bible it is a name given to the city of Jerusalem and in that context it means victorious under God. Abel Hebrew - Genesis 42 - vanity.

This reading plan studies several Bible passages about the Lord God calling people by name and writing His own name on them and about the meaning and power of Jesus name. 414 - a teacher. Do join us as we study this interesting theme.

Josiah is derived from Yoshiyahu a Hebrew name from the components yoshi meaning support and Yahu referring to the Hebrew god. Hebrew for grace Anna is the only female prophetess in the New Testament and was present when a young Jesus presented at the Temple Luke 11-240. It was common to choose a name that would reflect the characteristics of the person or the parents aspirations for the child.

Names in the Bible can signify purpose. These are some of the most popular and unique biblical names for boys along with their meanings origins popularity in the top 1000 list of boy names and other interesting information. Barak Hebrew - Judges 46 - thunder or in vain.

Other Biblical names denote purpose. From Aaron to Zechariah. Apharsathchites Apharsites from a root meaning dividing or rending Aphek Aphekah Aphik strength.

In the Old Testament Josiah was an upright king of Judah from the age of eight after his father Amon was murdered. A rapid torrent Aphiah speaking blowing Apocalypse uncovering revelation Apocrypha hidden Apollonia perdition destruction Apollonius destroying Apollos one who destroys. As part of the Bible Study Tools Study Library Hitchcocks Bible Names is linked to Torreys New Topical Textbook Bakers Evangelical Dictionary Eastons Bible Dictionary Smiths Bible Dictionary and Naves Topical Bible.