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    Bible Name Meaning Tool

    Enter a name to see what it means in Scripture, the language it comes from, and the King James Version verses where it appears. 1,332 names searchable, free and without signup.

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    Elwin

    Pronounced EL-win

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    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Elwin does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Elf friend; Noble friend", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Elwin.
    Meaning
    "Elf friend; Noble friend"
    Origin
    Anglo-Saxon

    Elwin is the noble friend — and Jesus calls His followers friends. 'Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends.' Elwin enjoys the highest friendship ever offered.

    Spiritual meaning

    Elwin is called friend by Jesus — servants no more, all things revealed, greater love demonstrated, the noble friend who knows the Father's heart.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you."

      John 15:15 (KJV) →

    • "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

      John 15:13 (KJV) →
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