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Lemuel

Pronounced LEM-yoo-el

boy

✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Lemuel appears in the King James Bible, including Proverbs 31:1.

Meaning: "Devoted to God; Belonging to God"
Origin: Hebrew

King Lemuel is the author of Proverbs 31, which contains the famous description of the virtuous woman. His mother taught him these words — showing that a mother's godly instruction can shape a king and produce wisdom that endures for millennia.

Spiritual meaning

Lemuel honors the power of a mother's teaching — godly wisdom passed from parent to child that shapes nations and endures through generations.

Related verses (KJV)

"The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."
Proverbs 31:1 (KJV) →
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
Proverbs 31:10 (KJV) →

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