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    Philip

    FIL-ip

    Greek
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Lover of horses; Friend
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Philip appears in the King James Bible, including John 1:45-46.
    First appears in
    Matthew — The Gospels
    Peak US usage
    1940s (0.32% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Philip's simple invitation — 'Come and see' — is the essence of evangelism. His life teaches that sharing faith doesn't require eloquent arguments, just a genuine invitation to encounter Jesus personally.
    King James verses
    • John 1:45-46

      "Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him... Jesus of Nazareth. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see."

    • Acts 8:35

      "Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus."

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