The Bible is one of the most influential books in human history.
The Bible didn’t fall out of the sky. It was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by over 40 different authors. Moses is given credit for the first five books of the Bible. I have hand-picked over 18 Biblical boy names (with meanings) so your decision to name your son is easier.
List Of Powerful Biblical Boy Names With Meaning:
Raphael
Raphael means God’s healer or God has healed. Raphael is an archangel first mentioned in 1 Enoch and in the Book of Tobit. Raphael was one of the four angels who stood around the throne of God.
Nathaniel
Nathanael means giver of God or gift of God. Nathaniel is one of Jesus’s twelve apostles and was one of the first to express belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
Mordecai
Mordecai is one of the principal personalities in the Book of Esther. It means behold a son. “Mordecai” is of uncertain origin.
Reuben
Reuben was the first of the six sons of Leah and Jacob. Reuben’s story is found in Genesis chapters 29–50.
Facts about the Bible
It takes 70 hours to read the whole Bible aloud (at “pulpit rate”).
“Bible” comes from the Greek word biblia, meaning “little books.”
The Bible was written in three languages Koine Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew. The New Testament was written in Greek.
The Bible is simultaneously a divine and human book.
The oldest person in the Bible lived to be 969.
KJV is the most popular version.
Haggai
One who celebrates.
Silvanus
Silvanus is one of the Seventy Apostles. He is mentioned in 1 Peter 5:12.
”With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother …”
Lael
Lael means belonging to God. ”And the chief of the house of the father of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael.” Numbers 3.24 (KJV).
Gideon
Gideon was a judge of ancient Israel.
It means a feller of trees.
Zechariah
Zechariah is symbolizing Yahweh remembers. The Book of Zechariah introduces him as the son of Berechiah. In the Bible Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist.
How to Choose a Name That Reflects God’s Calling
Analyze for any negative interpretations.
Think about how it’ll sound when they’re older.
Check the popularity of a name before making a final decision.
Mull over if your child will have to explain their name.
Elijah
Elijah was one of the most respected prophets in Israel’s history. Elijah’s name means “Yahweh is my God.”
Jesus answered them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things.” Matthew 17:11
Aaron
Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and he is best known for his role in the exodus. The meaning of Aaron is unknown. Aaron was born during the captivity in Egypt.
Aaron first functioned as Moses’ assistant. He agreed to help his brother Moses in the cause. Aaron married Elisheba who was the daughter of Amminadab.
Rehoboam
Rehoboam means ”the people are enlarged.” He became king when Solomon died. He was succeeded by his son Abijah.
Solomon
Solomon has a meaning that I love, ”peaceful.” He was probably born about B.C. 1035. Solomon is the second son of David with Bathsheba. Solomon succeeded his father on the throne in early manhood.
Solomon is considered the author of the Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, and the Book of Proverbs.
He was deemed wiser than all the sages of the Middle East and Egypt. Under his rule Israel reached unprecedented levels of wealth. He also had 700 wives and 300 concubines.
About one year after his death, Israel was divided into two kingdoms.
Japheth
Japheth can mean beautiful or may He extend. Japheth was one of the three sons of Noah. ”After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japhet.” Genesis 5:32
Caleb
Caleb was a member of the tribe of Judah. Caleb is a popular name in the US. Caleb means brave, bold, whole-hearted, and faithful.
Matthew
Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He was one of the tax collectors whom Jesus saved. Matthew the Apostle is a prophet in the Druze tradition. He was the son of Alphaeus.
Benjamin
There are three men named Benjamin in the Bible. Benjamin means Sons/Son of the South.
Asher
Asher was the founder of the Israelite Tribe of Asher. Asher is symbolizing ”happy” or ”blessed.” Genesis 46:17 notes that Asher had four sons.
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