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    Philomena

    Pronounced fil-oh-MEE-nah

    girl
    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Philomena does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Lover of strength; Beloved", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Philomena.
    Meaning
    "Lover of strength; Beloved"
    Origin
    Greek

    Philomena loves strength — and God's power is made perfect in weakness. 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.' Philomena finds her beloved strength in divine grace.

    Spiritual meaning

    Philomena glories in weakness — strength perfected, grace sufficient, God the portion forever, the lover of strength who finds it in surrender.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

      2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) →

    • "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."

      Psalm 73:26 (KJV) →
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