Bible Studies

Scripture References Exodus 2:1-10: Exodus 6:20; Numbers 26:59; Hebrews 11:23 Name Meaning: glory of Jehovah or Jehovah is her Glory Family Connection Daughter of Levi Wife of Amram who was also of the house of […]

Scripture References  1 Kings 17:8-24; Luke 4:25-26 Name Meaning We do not know her name, thus have no meaning Family Mother to a son, also unnamed Introduction  The story of the widow of Zarephath is […]

Dorcas (Tabitha) Scripture References  Acts 9:36-43 Name Meaning Gazelle – an emblem of beauty In Greek the name was Dorcas, while in Hebrew it was Tabitha Family Her parentage and family ties are unknown Introduction  […]

Scripture References  Acts 18:2; Acts 18:8; Acts 18:26; Romans 16:3; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19 Name Meaning A form of Prisca, which is a family name. Meaning Primitive, worthy, or venerable Family Wife of […]

Scripture References  Exodus 1:15-22 Name Meaning Shiphrah – prolific or to procreate Puah – child bearing or joy of parents Family Nothing is known about the families of these two brave midwives Introduction  Years after […]

Scripture References: Exodus 2:22, Exodus 4:18-20, Exodus 4:24-26, Exodus 18:1-6, Numbers 12:1 (possible reference) Name meaning: a little bird or sparrow Introduction: The wives of the men in the Bible are rarely mentioned, and even […]

Scripture References: Genesis 38:6-30; Ruth 4:12; 1 Chronicles 2:4; Matthew 1:3 Name Meaning: a palm tree – the palm tree is the most valuable of Eastern trees, so the ideas of beauty and wealth are […]

Scripture References:  the book of Ruth, Matthew 1:5 Name Meaning: There are those who disagree with what the name Ruth means. Two different interpretations have been accepted: ‘reuth’ the word for “the act of seeing” […]

Scriptural References: Joshua 2; Joshua 6:17-25; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 Name Meaning:  fierceness or insolence Introduction: The Bible outlines the lives of many women, both women who are holy and pure as well […]

Scripture References: Genesis 29; Genesis 30; Genesis 31; Genesis 33:1-2; Genesis 33:7; Genesis 35:16-26; Genesis 46:19; Genesis 46:22; Genesis 46:25; Genesis 48:7; Ruth 4:11, 1 Samuel 10:2; Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 2:18 Name Meaning: ewe, but […]

Scripture Reference Romans 16:1-2 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church of Cencrhrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, […]

by Trisha Bleau Smith Scriptural References: Exodus 15:20-21; Numbers 12:1-15; Numbers 20:1; Numbers 26:59; Deuteronomy 24:9; Micah 6:4 Name Meaning: bitterness and/or rebellion Introduction: Miriam was a woman of great influence, a leader among Israel. […]