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For ease of use, the [i] in front of the last name, and the ending _ve, were dropped. If the last name ends in [a], then removing the [j] would give the name of the patriarch or the place, as in, Grudaj - j = Gruda (place in MM). Otherwise, removing the whole ending [aj] yields the name of founder or place of origin, as in Lekaj - aj = Lek(ë).
Names play a variety of roles in the Bible. They sometimes relate to the nominee's role in a biblical narrative , as in the case of Nabal , a foolish man whose name means "fool". [ 1 ] Names in the Bible can represent human hopes, divine revelations , or are used to illustrate prophecies .
This article includes a list of biblical proper names that start with A in English transcription. Some of the names are given with a proposed etymological meaning. For further information on the names included on the list, the reader may consult the sources listed below in the References and External Links.
Pages in category "Hebrew words and phrases in the Hebrew Bible" The following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Hebrew Bible words and phrases (3 C, ... Unnamed people of the Bible (3 C, 50 P) V. Vulgate Latin words and phrases (1 C, ... Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord ...
Pages in category "Family name affixes" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
S. Salt and light; Sayings of Jesus on the cross; Sell your cloak and buy a sword; Sermon on the Mount; Seven bowls; Seven churches of Asia; Seven seals; Seven Spirits of God
The Popular and Critical Bible Encyclopaedia and Scriptural Dictionary: 1922 Samuel Fallows [55] Theological Word Book of the Bible: 1951 Alan Richardson: Harper's Bible Dictionary: 1952 Madeleine S. and J. Lane Miller The New Bible Dictionary: 1962 J. D. Douglas Second Edition 1982, Third Edition 1996 Dictionary of the Bible: 1965