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Dorothea

Pronounced dor-oh-THEE-uh

girl

Meaning: "Gift of God"
Origin: Greek

Dorothea declares that every good gift comes from God. 'Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.' Life itself, salvation, relationships, abilities — all are divine gifts given freely by a generous Father.

Spiritual meaning

Dorothea celebrates every perfect gift — life, grace, salvation, love — all descending from the Father of lights.

Related verses (KJV)

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
James 1:17 (KJV)
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."
Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)

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