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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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    Wellington

    Pronounced WEL-ing-tun

    boy
    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Wellington does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "From the wealthy estate; Temple of the prosperous", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Wellington.
    Meaning
    "From the wealthy estate; Temple of the prosperous"
    Origin
    English

    Wellington comes from the prosperous estate — and the LORD makes His people prosper in godliness. 'This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous.' Wellington prospers through obedience.

    Spiritual meaning

    Wellington prospers through meditation on God's word — day and night, observing to do, the soul whose prosperity flows from spiritual obedience.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."

      Joshua 1:8 (KJV) →
    • "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."

      3 John 1:2 (KJV) →

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