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Jun 17, 2022 · Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible: EL, ELOAH: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power,” as in “I have the power to harm you” (Genesis 31:29).….
Aug 10, 2018 · 28. Matthew/Levi ( Matthew) Matthew is one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, and one of the four evangelists who wrote down Jesus’s story. When we meet Matthew, he’s a tax collector for Rome. Tax collectors weren’t very popular in Israel, because they collected money from fellow Jews to pay a heathen king.
Feb 22, 2021 · Second Samuel 21:15–22 and 1 Chronicles 20:4–8 tell us that there were other unusually tall warriors among the Philistines. The lists are not identical, but putting them together we read that there were four: Saph (also called Sippai), Lahmi, Ishbibenob, and an unnamed warrior. The descriptions are similar to that given to Goliath, noting ...
In addition to these names, many references are made to the Holy Spirit, with some scholars counting as many as 126 different labels. One special name used by Jesus in reference to the Holy Spirit is "Helper." Four times in John's Gospel, Jesus calls the Spirit our "Helper" (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7).
10 symbolic meanings of Darkness in the bible Symbolic meanings of Darkness in the bible. Image source: Pixabay Creating contrast to the light. Exodus 10:21-22 and Matthew 27:45 suggest that the Bible used Darkness to create a contrast to light where the light is regarded as a symbol of God’s wisdom, purity, and glory. On the other hand ...
Jun 25, 2019 · Jewish Given Names, 1795–1925, from the Given Names Database, has several hundred names and their meanings. The page includes Ashkenazic European given names, Judaism, and Jewish History. Abarim Publications' Biblical Name Vault is an encyclopedic listing with an explanation of Hebrew names in the Bible, sorted by gender and in some cases by ...
Nov 8, 2023 · Here are a few that might be highlighted. 1. The Holy Spirit is “the Spirit.”. “The Spirit” and “Holy Spirit” are the most commonly used names for the Spirit of God. People sometimes use the word “it” in reference to the Spirit; but those who do so neuter and depersonalize Him. The Spirit is not simply an influence or force.