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    Festus

    FES-tus

    Latin
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Festive; Joyful
    Origin
    Latin
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Festus appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 26:24-25.
    First appears in
    Acts — Acts and the early church
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.002% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Festus shows that the gospel sounds like madness to worldly ears — but Paul's calm response demonstrates that truth needs no defense, only proclamation.
    King James verses
    • Acts 26:24-25

      "And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness."

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