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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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Romans 9:17
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 9:17 · retained source text

For the Scripture saith vnto Pharaoh, Euen for this same purpose haue I raised thee vp, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my Name might bee declared throughout all the earth.

1611 marginal noteExod 9.16.

Romans 10:13
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 10:13 · retained source text

For whosoeuer shall call vpon the Name of the Lord, shall be saued.

1611 marginal noteIoel 2.32. acts 2.21.

Romans 15:9
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 15:9 · retained source text

And that the Gentiles might glorifie God for his mercie, as it is written, For this cause I will confesse to thee among the Gentiles, and sing vnto thy Name.

1611 marginal notePsal. 18.50.

1 Corinthians 1:2
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 1:2 · retained source text

Unto the Church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Iesus, called to be Saints, with all that in euery place call vpon the Name of Iesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.

1611 marginal noteActs. 15.9.

1611 marginal noteRom. 1.7.

1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 1:10 · retained source text

Now I beseech you brethren by the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ, that yee all speake the same thing, and that there be no diuisions among you: but that ye be perfectly ioyned together in the same minde, and in the same iudgement.

1611 marginal noteGreeke, schismes.

1 Corinthians 1:13
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 1:13 · retained source text

Is Christ diuided? was Paul crucified for you? or were yee baptized in the name of Paul?

1 Corinthians 5:4
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 5:4 · retained source text

In the Name of our Lord Iesus Christ, when yee are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Iesus Christ,

1 Corinthians 6:11
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 6:11 · retained source text

And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are iustified in the Name of the Lord Iesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

Ephesians 1:21
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 1:21 · retained source text

Farre aboue all principalitie, and power, and might, and dominion, and euery name that is named, not onely in this world, but also in that which is to come:

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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)