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    Jeremiah

    jair-uh-MY-uh

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    The LORD exalts; Appointed by God
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Jeremiah appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    2 Chronicles — The united and divided kingdom
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.23% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Jeremiah's name — 'the LORD exalts' — is a promise that faithfulness to God's call brings eternal honor, even when earthly circumstances bring suffering. His life teaches that obedience matters more than comfort.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Jeremiah 1:5

      "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."

    • Jeremiah 29:11

      "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

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