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    Silas

    Pronounced SY-las

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Silas appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 16:25.
    Meaning
    "Man of the forest; Asked for"
    Origin
    Latin/Aramaic

    Silas was Paul's companion on his second missionary journey. When Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi, they sang hymns at midnight — and God sent an earthquake that opened the prison doors. Their faith in chains led to the jailer's conversion.

    Spiritual meaning

    Silas embodies praise in prison — the faith that worships God in the darkest circumstances and sees chains broken.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them."

      Acts 16:25 (KJV) →
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