"Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!"
Biblical Name · Aramaic Origin
Bartholomew Meaning in the Bible
Bartholomew
boy
Bartholomew means "Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow", a boy's name of Aramaic origin. Bartholomew appears in the King James Bible, and Matthew 10:3 is the passage most often tied to it. Bartholomew is guileless faith — the transparent Israelite in whom Jesus found no deceit, the honest heart God delights in.
Is Bartholomew in the Bible?
Yes — Bartholomew appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 10:3.
Pronunciation:/bar-THOL-oh-myoo/
OriginAramaic
MeaningSon of Talmai; Son of the furrow
What does Bartholomew mean?
Bartholomew is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning "Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow". Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles, likely also known as Nathanael — the one Jesus described as 'an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.' Bartholomew represents transparent, guileless faith.
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What does Bartholomew mean in the Bible?
Bartholomew means "Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow" and is a name of Aramaic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles, likely also known as Nathanael — the one Jesus described as 'an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.' Bartholomew represents transparent, guileless faith.
Where does Bartholomew appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Bartholomew is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Matthew 10:3. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Bartholomew?
Bartholomew has 4 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Nathaniel
Nathanael
Common nicknames
Nat
Nate
Which books of the Bible mention Bartholomew?
Bartholomew is mentioned across 5 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Bartholomew?
Bartholomew is guileless faith — the transparent Israelite in whom Jesus found no deceit, the honest heart God delights in.
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Bartholomew name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Bartholomew appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 10:3.
Bartholomew means "Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow." It is an Aramaic name. The King James Bible uses it in Matthew 10:3, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Aramaic. Bartholomew comes into English from Aramaic and carries the sense "Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow." It appears in the King James Bible, including Matthew 10:3.
Common questions about the name Bartholomew
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