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    Nero

    NEER-oh

    Meaning

    Strong; Vigorous; Black

    Latin/Italian origin · Boy · First in Matthew

    What it points to

    Nero's name reclaims strength — faith forged in persecution's fire emerges more than conquerors through Christ's love.

    Verses · King James Version

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

    Matthew 5:11-12

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

    Romans 8:37

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