"As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread."
Christian Name · English Origin
Cole Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cole
boy
Cole means "Charcoal; Dark", a boy's name of English origin. The name Cole does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Cole speaks of restoration through fire — Jesus meeting us at our point of failure with warmth, provision, and a fresh start.
Is Cole in the Bible?
No — the name Cole does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Charcoal; Dark", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cole.
Pronunciation:/KOHL/
OriginEnglish
MeaningCharcoal; Dark
What does Cole mean?
Cole is a boy name of English origin meaning "Charcoal; Dark". Cole means 'charcoal,' connecting to the transformative fire imagery in Scripture. Charcoal represents both purification and warmth.
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What does Cole mean in the Bible?
Cole means "Charcoal; Dark" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cole means 'charcoal,' connecting to the transformative fire imagery in Scripture. Charcoal represents both purification and warmth. Peter warmed himself by a charcoal fire the night he denied Jesus, and later Jesus prepared a charcoal fire for breakfast — a poignant scene of restoration.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cole?
Cole is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Charcoal; Dark" — not because Scripture names anyone Cole.
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Which books of the Bible mention Cole?
Cole is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cole?
Cole speaks of restoration through fire — Jesus meeting us at our point of failure with warmth, provision, and a fresh start.
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Darkness (חֹשֶׁךְ (Choshek) / σκότος (Skotos))
The absence of God's light; a symbol of sin, evil, and spiritual blindness
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Cole name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Cole does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Charcoal; Dark", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cole.
Cole means "Charcoal; Dark." It is an English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Charcoal; Dark" — runs right through the Bible.
English. Cole comes into English from English and carries the sense "Charcoal; Dark." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Cole
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cole?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Cole?
You can read every verse where Cole 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.