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Bartholomew

Pronounced bar-THOL-oh-myoo

boy

✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Bartholomew appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 10:3.

Meaning: "Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow"
Origin: Aramaic

Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles, likely also known as Nathanael — the one Jesus described as 'an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.' Bartholomew represents transparent, guileless faith.

Spiritual meaning

Bartholomew is guileless faith — the transparent Israelite in whom Jesus found no deceit, the honest heart God delights in.

Related verses (KJV)

"Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!"
John 1:47 (KJV) →
"Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican."
Matthew 10:3 (KJV) →

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