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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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Acts 9:21
But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 9:21 · retained source text

But all that heard him, were amazed, and said, Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this Name in Hierusalem, and came hither for that intent that he might bring them bound vnto the chiefe Priests?

Acts 9:27
But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 9:27 · retained source text

But Barnabas tooke him, and brought him to the Apostles, and declared vnto them how hee had seene the Lord in the way, and that hee had spoken to him, and how hee had preached boldly at Damascus in the Name of Iesus.

Acts 9:29
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 9:29 · retained source text

And he spake boldly in the Name of the Lord Iesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Acts 10:43
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 10:43 · retained source text

To him giue all the Prophets witnesse, that through his Name whosoeuer beleeueth in him, shall receiue remission of sinnes.

1611 marginal noteIer. 31.34. mich. 7.18.

Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 10:48 · retained source text

And hee commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarie certaine dayes.

Acts 13:6
And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 13:6 · retained source text

And when they had gone thorow the Ile vnto Paphos, they found a certaine sorcerer, a false prophet, a Iewe, whose name was Bariesus:

Acts 13:8
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 13:8 · retained source text

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turne away the deputy from the faith.

Acts 15:17
That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 15:17 · retained source text

That the residue of men might seeke after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, vpon whom my Name is called, sayth the Lord, who doeth all these things.

Acts 15:26
Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 15:26 · retained source text

Men that haue hazarded their liues for the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ.

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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)