Fergus
Pronounced FUR-gus
boy
Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Fergus does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Man of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Fergus.
- Meaning
- "Man of vigor; Strong choice; Supreme man"
- Origin
- Irish/Scottish
Fergus is a man of vigor — and the joy of the LORD is his strength. 'Neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.' Fergus finds supernatural vigor in the inexhaustible joy of God.
Spiritual meaning
Fergus waits on the LORD — strength renewed, eagle wings rising, the man of vigor whose supreme power is the joy of God.
Related verses (KJV)
"Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) →"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles."
Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) →