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    Nero

    NEER-oh

    Latin/Italian
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Strong; Vigorous; Black
    Origin
    Latin/Italian
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Nero appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Matthew — The Gospels
    Peak US usage
    No recorded United States usage in the 1880–2008 records
    Spiritual meaning
    Nero's name reclaims strength — faith forged in persecution's fire emerges more than conquerors through Christ's love.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 5:11-12

      "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you... Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven."

    • Romans 8:37

      "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."

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