A name from Scripture
Jabez
JAY-bez
Meaning
He causes pain; Sorrowful
Hebrew origin · Boy · First in 1 Chronicles
What it points to
Jabez's story is the ultimate name-reversal. Born in pain, he prayed his way into honor and blessing. His life proves that we are not imprisoned by our origins — bold prayer can rewrite our story.
Verses · King James Version
“And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.”
1 Chronicles 4:9
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil.”
1 Chronicles 4:10