"Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Cassius Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cassius
boy
Cassius means "Hollow; Empty vessel; Vain", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Cassius does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Cassius is the earthen vessel filled with treasure — emptied to overflow, excellency of power from God, the hollow one whom the Almighty fills to the brim.
Is Cassius in the Bible?
No — the name Cassius does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Hollow; Empty vessel; Vain", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cassius.
Pronunciation:/KASH-us/
OriginLatin
MeaningHollow; Empty vessel; Vain
What does Cassius mean?
Cassius is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Hollow; Empty vessel; Vain". Cassius is the empty vessel — and God fills empty vessels to overflowing. 'And Elisha said unto her, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.' Cassius is emptied so God can fill him.
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What does Cassius mean in the Bible?
Cassius means "Hollow; Empty vessel; Vain" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cassius is the empty vessel — and God fills empty vessels to overflowing. 'And Elisha said unto her, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few.' Cassius is emptied so God can fill him.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cassius?
Cassius is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Hollow; Empty vessel; Vain" — not because Scripture names anyone Cassius.
"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Cassius?
Cassius has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Cassius?
Cassius is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cassius?
Cassius is the earthen vessel filled with treasure — emptied to overflow, excellency of power from God, the hollow one whom the Almighty fills to the brim.
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Cassius name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Cassius
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cassius?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cassius?
You can read every verse where Cassius 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.