22 Then God remembered Rachel, responded to her, and let her conceive. 23 She became pregnant and gave birth to a son and said, “God has taken away my shame.” 24 She named him Joseph,[e] saying to herself,
May the Lord give me another son.
Genesis 30:22-24
When I was a young boy, the pastor at our church came into our class one day and told us what each of our names meant. He was so smart! I’m named after my Mom’s father, Nicholas, meaning “Victorious People.” St. Nicholas repeated over and over, comes out: “Santa Claus!”
The meaning of my middle name, Joseph, is mentioned in today’s reading. It was another son born to Jacob and Rachel. Rachel was so grateful for another child, that she named him, “God gave me another one!” Hebrew children were named by some circumstance that took place around their births.
Here’s a website for you to visit that tells the meaning of first names. http://behindthename.com Ask you parents how you came to have your name. One more thing. Often use the name of the person you are talking with; It’s the word they most want to hear!
Examples of Bible Breaths Learn More…
Zebulun: “Wonderful gift” 30:20
Joseph: “God adds another son.” 30:24
You with me, no matter what 31:42
You camp with me on my way. 32:1
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