"These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."
Biblical Name · Greek Origin
Berea Meaning in the Bible
Berea
girl
Berea means "Heavy; Well-watered place", a girl's name of Greek origin. Berea appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 17:11 is the passage most often tied to it. Berea celebrates the noble habit of searching Scripture — testing every teaching against God's Word with eagerness and discernment.
Is Berea in the Bible?
Yes — Berea appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/beh-REE-uh/
OriginGreek
MeaningHeavy; Well-watered place
What does Berea mean?
Berea is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Heavy; Well-watered place". Berea (Beroea) was the city where Paul found Jews who were 'more noble' because they searched the Scriptures daily to verify Paul's teaching. The Bereans became the gold standard for diligent Bible study and discernment.
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What does Berea mean in the Bible?
Berea means "Heavy; Well-watered place" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Berea appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Berea is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 17:11. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Berea?
Berea has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Berea?
Berea is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Berea?
Berea celebrates the noble habit of searching Scripture — testing every teaching against God's Word with eagerness and discernment.
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Berea name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Berea appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Berea means "Heavy; Well-watered place." It is a Greek name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Greek. Berea comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Heavy; Well-watered place." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Berea
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Berea?
You can read every verse where Berea appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.