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An extensive dictionary of names found in the Bible, with meanings and references.

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Asiel ஆசியேல்
👦 Boy 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
Created by God / Work of the Almighty
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: தேவனுடைய சிருஷ்டி

Ancestor of Jehu in the tribe of Simeon, listed in Chronicles.

1 Chronicles 4:35

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Asiel

The royal records of Judah and Israel introduce Asiel (ஆசியேல்), a dignified Hebrew name translating as "Created by God / Work of the Almighty". Chronicled in Scripture as ancestor of jehu in the tribe of simeon, listed in chronicles (1 Chronicles 4:35).

Recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:35, their actions in royal administration, fortress cities, or military battles reveal the vital importance of wholehearted obedience to the law of the Lord.

Contemplating the life of Asiel inspires believers to pursue righteous leadership. Its definition-"Created by God / Work of the Almighty"-echoes the timeless call to justice, truth, and mercy.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

1 Chronicles 4:35 Primary Scripture Citation
Biblical Onomastics

Biblical Names: Theological Nuance & Original Language Roots

Understanding the spiritual weight, covenant transformations, and prophetic destiny embedded in biblical nomenclature.

The Hebrew Concept of 'Shem'

In Ancient Near Eastern Semitic thought, a name (shem) was not an arbitrary tag. It represented an individual's intrinsic essence, character, and providential vocation under Yahweh's covenant.

Covenant Renaming

When God establishes an unconditional covenant, He frequently renames His servants: Abram ('Exalted Father') becomes Abraham ('Father of Multitudes'); Jacob ('Supplanter') becomes Israel ('He Strives with God and Prevails').

Messianic Nomenclature

The name Jesus derives from the Hebrew Yeshua, meaning 'Yahweh is Salvation' (Matthew 1:21). Combined with the prophetic title Immanuel ('God with us', Isaiah 7:14), it defines the core of Christian soteriology.

Choosing a Name Today

Bestowing a biblical name is an act of spiritual dedication, connecting the next generation to centuries of orthodox faith, moral resilience, and divine favor recorded in Holy Scripture.

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