Biblical Names

November 15, 2023 –

Names are who we are. They are an essential part of our identity and individuality. Names also give us a sense of who we are, the communities in which we belong, and our place in the world.

The Bible contains names, and these names have meanings.

Benjamin: means “son of my right hand.”

Levi: It means something like “joined in harmony.”

Daniel: means “God is my judge”.

Hannah: means “favor.”

Josiah: “God heals.”

Jacob: means “supplanter”.

Matthew means “gift of Yahweh”.

Abigail: meaning “my father’s joy.”

Zebadiah: means “God has bestowed”.

Sarah: means “princess.”

Elijah: means “my God is Yahweh”.

Daniel: means “God is my judge”.

Barnabas: means “son of comfort”.

Solomon: means “man of peace.”

Look up the meaning of your name. Does the definition describe you? If not, choose one of these words: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, or self-control.