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    Evander

    eh-VAN-der

    Meaning

    Good man; Strong man

    Greek/Scottish origin · Boy

    What it points to

    Evander brings forth good — the heart's treasure overflowing, doing justly, loving mercy, walking humbly, the good man whose strength is goodness.

    Verses · King James Version

    “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things.”

    Matthew 12:35

    “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly.”

    Micah 6:8

    Most used in the 1890s (US records)

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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