"Thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone."
Biblical Name · Aramaic Origin
Cephas Meaning in the Bible
Cephas
boy
Cephas means "Rock or stone", a boy's name of Aramaic origin. Cephas appears in the King James Bible, and John 1:42 is the passage most often tied to it. Cephas declares that God transforms ordinary people into strong foundations for His purposes.
Is Cephas in the Bible?
Yes — Cephas appears in the King James Bible, including John 1:42.
Pronunciation:/SEE-fas/
OriginAramaic
MeaningRock or stone
What does Cephas mean?
Cephas is a boy name of Aramaic origin meaning "Rock or stone". Cephas is the Aramaic name Jesus gave to Simon Peter, declaring him a foundational rock of the church.
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What does Cephas mean in the Bible?
Cephas means "Rock or stone" and is a name of Aramaic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cephas is the Aramaic name Jesus gave to Simon Peter, declaring him a foundational rock of the church.
Where does Cephas appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Cephas is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with John 1:42. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Cephas?
Cephas has 5 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Pierre
Common nicknames
Peter
Pete
Petey
Pedro
Which books of the Bible mention Cephas?
Cephas is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cephas?
Cephas declares that God transforms ordinary people into strong foundations for His purposes.
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Cephas name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Cephas appears in the King James Bible, including John 1:42.
Cephas means "Rock or stone." It is an Aramaic name. The King James Bible uses it in John 1:42, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Aramaic. Cephas comes into English from Aramaic and carries the sense "Rock or stone." It appears in the King James Bible, including John 1:42.
Common questions about the name Cephas
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Cephas?
You can read every verse where Cephas 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.