In a recent post, “Also Known As,” I mentioned there are at least six New Testament personalities who had their names changed, had nicknames, or were known by two names. Here is my list:
- Simon/Peter (Matthew 4:18); Cephas (John 1:42)
- James and John/ Boanerges or Sons of Thunder (Mark 3:17)
- Joses/Barnabas (Acts 4:36)
- Tabitha/Dorcas (Acts 9:36)
- Simeon/Niger (Acts 13:1)
- Saul/Paul (Acts 13:9)
Memory Checker Challenge
There are at least seven individuals in the Old Testament with name changes. What are their other names?
Abram (Genesis 17:5)
Sarai (Genesis 17:15)
Jacob (Genesis 32:28)
Naomi (Ruth 1:19-20)
Daniel (Dan. 1:6-7)
Hananiah
Mishael
Azariah
Can you think of more?
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