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    Hadrian

    Pronounced HAY-dree-un

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    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Hadrian does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "From Hadria; Dark one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Hadrian.
    Meaning
    "From Hadria; Dark one"
    Origin
    Latin

    Hadrian comes from darkness into light — and God calls out of darkness. 'Who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.' Hadrian's journey is from shadow to splendor.

    Spiritual meaning

    Hadrian walks from darkness into marvellous light — chosen, royal, holy, the peculiar one who shows forth divine praise.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light."

      1 Peter 2:9 (KJV) →

    • "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined."

      Isaiah 9:2 (KJV) →
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