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    Bible Name Meaning Tool

    Enter a name to see what it means in Scripture, the language it comes from, and the King James Version verses where it appears. 1,332 names searchable, free and without signup.

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    Sterling

    Pronounced STER-ling

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    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Sterling does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the highest quality; Pure; Star", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sterling.
    Meaning
    "Of the highest quality; Pure; Star"
    Origin
    English

    Sterling means 'highest quality' — the standard God sets for His people. 'Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just... think on these things.' Sterling is the gold standard of character.

    Spiritual meaning

    Sterling sets the highest standard — thinking on what is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

      Philippians 4:8 (KJV) →

    • "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."

      Proverbs 22:1 (KJV) →
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