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  1. Sep 5, 2024 · In the Bible, James is the name of two notable figures: James the son of Zebedee and James the son of Alphaeus, who were both among the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus. The name James itself has Hebrew origins and means 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.'

  2. Nov 13, 2024 · Joseph: Joseph was named by his mother, Rachel. Rachel was married to Jacob, who loved her dearly, but she suffered from barrenness for many years. Her sister, Leah, unloved by their husband, gave birth to many sons before Rachel finally gave birth to Joseph. His name means “God shall add.”

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    • EL. Translated God. (mighty, strong, prominent) used 250 times in the Old Testament; Genesis 7.1 The Lord said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, for I consider you godly among this generation.
    • ELOHIM. Translated God (a plural noun, more than two, used with singular verbs, the dual form Eloah is used in Job); Elohim occurs 2,570 times in the OT, 32 times in Gen.
    • EL SHADDAI. Translated God Almighty or “God All Sufficient.” 48 times in the OT, 31 times in Job. The Septuagint uses Greek “ikanos” meaning “all-sufficient” or “self-sufficient.”
    • ADONAI. Translated Lord in our English Bibles (Capitol letter ‘L ‘, lower case, ‘ord’) (Adonai is plural, the sing. is “adon”). “Master” or “Lord” 300 times in the OT always plural when referring to God, when sing.
  3. Jul 26, 2023 · The last son of Jacob and Rachel received a name from each parent; Jacob altering the name Rachel gave (Genesis 35:18). Did God ever name babies in the Bible? Naming could be attributed to God originating through a divine birth announcement (Genesis 17:19; Luke 1:13).

  4. biblewithus.com › biblical-meaning-of-jamesBiblical Meaning of James

    Oct 16, 2023 · In the New Testament, there are two well-known individuals named James: James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus. “James, the son of Zebedee, was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.” He is often referred to as James the Greater to distinguish him from the other James.

  5. There are two disciples named James: James the son of Zebedee and James the son of Alphaeus. Another James, the half-brother of Jesus, was not a twelve disciple but was a leader in the early church of Jerusalem and most likely the one to write the epistle of James.

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  7. Apr 4, 2024 · In the Bible, Jacob is one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca. He is famously known as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel, after wrestling with an angel and receiving a new name, Israel. Jacob’s name symbolizes perseverance and transformation, as he overcame challenges and ultimately became a patriarch of the Jewish people.