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Bartholomew

Bartholomew in the Bible — disciple of the Messiah (MAT 10:3). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: a son that suspends the waters

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Gender
male
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Bartholomewproper name
Hebrew
בַר־תַּלְמַי
Transliteration
bar-toləmay
Meaning
son of Tolemay
Greek
Βαρθολομαῖος
Reference
MAT 10:3
Strong's
none
Nathanaelproper name
Hebrew
נְתַנְאֵל
Transliteration
nətanəel
Meaning
G-d [El] has given
Greek
Ναθαναήλ
Reference
JHN 1:45
Strong's
H5417

Family & Relationships (2)

disciple

YHVH(MAT 10:3)

apostle

YHVH(MAT 10:3)

Notes

one of the Twelve (MAT 10:2). Bartholomew is viewed by some as a surname (bar Tolmai) since he is called Nathanael in JHN 1:45.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bartholomew in the Bible?

Bartholomew is described in the Bible as disciple of the Messiah (MAT 10:3).

What does the name Bartholomew mean?

The name Bartholomew means “a son that suspends the waters” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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