Stelman Smith

The Exhaustive Dictionary of Bible Names gives you in-depth understanding of the meanings of biblical names. Whether you are looking for a biblical name for your child or doing in-depth research, this book will have what you are looking for and more.

In western culture, we seldom pay attention to the meanings of names we often give people “nicknames” based on their personalities and character traits. In a similar way, names given in biblical times had much to say about the character, prophetic calling, or current circumstances at the time of a person’s birth. For instance, Jacob’s name, (who stole the firstborn blessing from Esau) means “supplanter” (or trickster). God later changed his name to Israel, which means “he will be a prince with God” or “one that prevails with God.”

In the final book of the Bible, one of the promises given to overcomers is a “new name” (Revelation 2:17). Names are Important!

The Exhaustive Dictionary of Bible Names is filled with relevant information for any student of the Bible. It serves as an easy reference tool, providing quick meanings for every name in the Bible, as well as pronunciation guides and family relation information, helping you make connections with the many people mentioned throughout scripture.… (mais)