A Dictionary of the Proper Names of the Old and New Testament Scriptures: Being an Accurate and Literal Translation From the Original Tongues (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. B. Jackson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331377527 ISBN 13: 9780331377521

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Unearth the exact meanings behind biblical names with this precise, original-language study.

This reference provides an exact, literal rendering of Old and New Testament proper names, guiding readers to the true roots of each name in their original Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek forms.

This edition presents names alphabetically as they appear in common English Bibles, with meanings arranged by weight and rooted in reliable linguistic sources. It emphasizes faithful, etymologically driven renderings over smoothness of expression, helping readers understand the key ideas behind each name without speculation.

• Clear, literal definitions tied to the original languages
• Comparisons with established onomastic authorities to explain differences
• Notes on how context sharpens or shifts a name’s meaning
• OT and NT names compiled for quick reference and study

Ideal for students, scholars, and readers seeking precise name meanings and their scriptural context.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331377527
• ISBN 13: 9780331377521
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 113