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Azmaveth-mighty அஸ்மாவேத் (பராக்கிரமசாலி)
👦 Boy 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
Strong Unto Death / Mighty Warrior
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: மரண பரியந்தம் உறுதியான வீரன்

Barhumite, one of King David's elite Thirty mighty warriors.

2 Samuel 23:31

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Azmaveth-mighty

The royal records of Judah and Israel introduce Azmaveth-mighty (அஸ்மாவேத் (பராக்கிரமசாலி)), a dignified Hebrew name translating as "Strong Unto Death / Mighty Warrior". Chronicled in Scripture as barhumite, one of king david's elite thirty mighty warriors (2 Samuel 23:31).

Recorded in 2 Samuel 23:31, 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 Azmaveth-mighty inspires believers to pursue righteous leadership. Its definition-"Strong Unto Death / Mighty Warrior"-echoes the timeless call to justice, truth, and mercy.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

2 Samuel 23:31 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

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