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Onesimus
Biblical name meaning: “profitable; useful”
Name Details
- Name
- Onesimus
- Meaning
- profitable; useful
- First Letter
- O
- Source
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
What Does “Onesimus” Mean in the Bible?
The name Onesimus is a biblical name meaning “profitable; useful”. In the Bible, names carried deep significance, often reflecting a person's character, destiny, or the circumstances of their birth. Understanding the meaning of biblical names enriches our reading of Scripture and reveals layers of significance in the biblical narrative.
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