The Importance of Names

[Mabel Lean]

What is the importance in a given name?

Do you think it is important to give a child a name used in The Bible?

Suggest examples in The Bible that point out names importance as far as the fulfillment of a role.

Hebrew Names in The Bible

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Hebrew names in the Bible are deeply rooted in the ancient languages and cultural context of the region. Many names are derived from Hebrew words and carry significant meanings. For example, the name Adam means "man" and is derived from the Hebrew word אדם (ʾaḏam), possibly referring to the ruddy color of human skin or linked to Akkadian adamu meaning "to make". Similarly, the name David, from the Paleo-Hebrew script 𐤃𐤅𐤃, means "beloved one".

Other names reflect divine attributes or personal characteristics. The name Joshua, meaning "<GOD> is Salvation," is derived from the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshua). The name Judah, meaning "praise," is derived from the Hebrew word יְהוּדָה (Yehudah). Names like Amos, meaning "burden" or "load," are associated with the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BC and spoke against social injustice.

Some names have connections to historical figures or events. For instance, the name Joseph, meaning "he will add" or "increase," is associated with the biblical figure who rose to power in Egypt. The name Esther, meaning "star" or "myrtle tree," is the name of the Jewish queen who saved her people from destruction. The name Daniel, meaning "<GOD> is my judge," is associated with the prophet who interpreted dreams and visions in Babylon.

Names also reflect familial or tribal lineage. The name Judah Maccabee, meaning "the hammer," refers to the leader of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire. The name Bethlehem, meaning "House of Bread," is the biblical birthplace of Jesus. The name Jerusalem, from the Paleo-Hebrew script 𐤉𐤓𐤅𐤔𐤋𐤉𐤌, is one of the most significant cities in Jewish history.

Additionally, names like Abigail, meaning "my father is joy," and Abishag, meaning "my father is a wanderer," are associated with women in the biblical narrative. The name Asa, meaning "healer," was borne by a king of Judah. The name Oz, meaning "strength" or "courage," is a strong and bold name in Hebrew.

These names not only reflect the linguistic heritage of the Hebrew Bible but also convey spiritual, historical, and cultural significance that continues to influence modern naming practices. ..."



Behind the Name
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Biblical Hebrew Names - Behind the Name

Adoniram אֲדֹנִירָם m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew Means "my lord is exalted" in Hebrew, derived from אָדוֹן (ʾaḏon) meaning "lord, master" and רוּם (rum) meaning "to exalt". In ...

 

[bobinfaith]

Hello Mabel;

I always loved the name Joshua. I love how he was raised up to succeed Moses. My personal feeling is the way to raise up a leader, to be accountable to God's people, His Church and Ministries.

In Joshua 24:14-15 he was very direct to God's people;

14 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” - NIV

I always wondered why the name Bob was not in the Old and New Testaments.

Bob has longed been defined as bright fame or shining glory. <--This scares me. The closest name to Bob is Beelzebub, an NT name for Satan, the prince of demons. YIKES!

 

[Mabel Lean]

One of the many fascinations I have enjoying first The Bible and then linguistics are the meanings of Names.

=> Do you know what your name means?

=> If you had your choice of being renamed what would it be for instance?

=> Or are you glad what your parents chose?

Thinking I AM chose to name again say Abraham to Abram and his wife’s name also changed and then there was Jacob to Israel and the infamous Saul to Paul.

My mother was given my name in a dream that means humble and the middle name is for Mary’s mother’s name and that of the prophetess at the Temple when Jesus was consecrated.

So glad I was not named for my great grandmother of whom I was born on her birthday. My grandmother lobbied hard for that.

Apparently GOD had other plans.

Looking thank you!