Articles by Trisha Smith

Scripture References  Matthew 14:3-12; Mark 6:14-24; Luke 3:19-20 Name Meaning The female version of the name Herod which means heroic Family Daughter of Aristobulus Wife of Philip I (who was her uncle) Wife of Herod […]

Scripture References  Genesis 29; Genes30; Genesis 49:31; Ruth 4:11 Name Meaning Wearied or faint with sickness (often translated as cow eyes) Family Daughter of Laban Sister of Rachel Wife of Jacob Mother of Reuben, Simeon, […]

Scripture References  The book of Ruth Name Meaning My joy, my bliss, or pleasantness of Jehovah Family Wife of Elimelech Mother of Mahlon and Chilion Mother-in-law of Ruth and Orpah Introduction  The story of Ruth […]

Scripture References  Judges 4:17-22; Judges 5:6; Judges 5:24-27 Name Meaning Wild or mountain goat Family Wife of Heber the Kenite Introduction  Jael’s story is not long, but she played a very important role in the […]

Scripture References Matthew 8:14-18; Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41 Name Meaning Both were unnamed Family We do not know if there were children or the families from which they came. All we know is Peter had […]

Scripture References 2 Kings 18:2; 2 Chronicles 29:1 Name Meaning: My father is Jehovah or The Will of God The name Abi is a shortened version of the name Abijah. Family Connection Daughter of Zechariah […]

Scripture References Luke 10:38-41; John 11; John 12:1-3 Name Meaning: Feminine form of moro or more – meaning lord or master Family Connection Sister to Lazarus and Mary of Bethany Introduction Often you hear people […]