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name

Meaning of “name”

Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
928 occurrences832 verses54 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 2:11

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Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 18:20 · retained source text

For where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 21:9
And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 21:9 · retained source text

And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the sonne of Dauid: Blessed is he that commeth in the Name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.

Matthew 23:39
For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 23:39 · retained source text

For I say vnto you, yee shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that commeth in the Name of the Lord.

Matthew 24:5
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 24:5 · retained source text

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ: and shall deceiue many.

Matthew 27:32
And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 27:32 · retained source text

And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to beare his Crosse.

1611 marginal noteMarke 15.21. luke 23.26.

Matthew 28:19
¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 28:19 · retained source text

¶ Goe ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Sonne, and of the holy Ghost:

1611 marginal noteMala. 3.1.

Mark 5:9
And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 5:9 · retained source text

And he asked him, What is thy name? And hee answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

Mark 5:22
And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 5:22 · retained source text

And behold, there commeth one of the Rulers of the Synagogue, Iairus by name, and when he saw him, he fell at his feete,

1611 marginal noteMat. 9.18.

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Where “name” appears

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Genesis101 occurrences
86 verses
Exodus31 occurrences
28 verses
Leviticus11 occurrences
8 verses
Numbers15 occurrences
14 verses
Deuteronomy35 occurrences
32 verses
Joshua10 occurrences
9 verses
Judges19 occurrences
16 verses
Ruth13 occurrences
8 verses
1 Samuel30 occurrences
23 verses
2 Samuel33 occurrences
29 verses
1 Kings43 occurrences
36 verses
2 Kings22 occurrences
22 verses
1 Chronicles44 occurrences
39 verses
2 Chronicles44 occurrences
41 verses
Ezra5 occurrences
5 verses
Nehemiah6 occurrences
6 verses
Esther8 occurrences
7 verses
Job6 occurrences
4 verses
Psalms100 occurrences
96 verses
Proverbs7 occurrences
6 verses
Ecclesiastes2 occurrences
2 verses
Song of Solomon1 occurrence
1 verse
Isaiah53 occurrences
47 verses
Jeremiah54 occurrences
52 verses
Lamentations1 occurrence
1 verse
Ezekiel13 occurrences
12 verses
Daniel10 occurrences
9 verses
Hosea4 occurrences
4 verses
Joel2 occurrences
2 verses
Amos7 occurrences
7 verses
Micah4 occurrences
3 verses
Nahum1 occurrence
1 verse
Zephaniah4 occurrences
4 verses
Zechariah6 occurrences
6 verses
Malachi10 occurrences
7 verses
Matthew18 occurrences
15 verses
Mark12 occurrences
11 verses
Luke22 occurrences
21 verses
John23 occurrences
22 verses
Acts37 occurrences
36 verses
Romans5 occurrences
5 verses
1 Corinthians6 occurrences
6 verses
Ephesians2 occurrences
2 verses
Philippians3 occurrences
2 verses
Colossians1 occurrence
1 verse
2 Thessalonians2 occurrences
2 verses
1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse
2 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse
Hebrews4 occurrences
4 verses
James3 occurrences
3 verses
1 Peter1 occurrence
1 verse
1 John3 occurrences
2 verses
3 John1 occurrence
1 verse
Revelation28 occurrences
23 verses

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Genesis 2:19

And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

Revelation 3:1

AND unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

That by which a thing is called; ... any appellation attached to a thing by customary use, by which it may be vocally distinguished from other things. A person. Reputation; character. Renown; fame; honor; celebrity; eminence; praise; distinction. Remembrance; memory. Authority; behalf; part.

volume 2, leaf 175, columns 1-2 (noun entry)

To set or give to any person or thing a sound or combination of sounds by which it may be known and distinguished; to call; to give an appellation to. To mention by name. To nominate; to designate for any purpose by name.

volume 2, leaf 175, column 2 (transitive verb entry)