"He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths."
Christian Name · Irish Origin
Galway Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Galway
boy
Galway means "Stony river; Foreign Gaul", a boy's name of Irish origin. The name Galway does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Galway flows from stone — rocks cleft in wilderness, water from the depths, provision struck from impossible places by God's hand.
Is Galway in the Bible?
No — the name Galway does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Stony river; Foreign Gaul", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Galway.
Pronunciation:/GAWL-way/
OriginIrish
MeaningStony river; Foreign Gaul
What does Galway mean?
Galway is a boy name of Irish origin meaning "Stony river; Foreign Gaul". Galway is the stony river — and water flowing from rock is God's miracle. 'He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.' Galway is provision from impossible places.
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What does Galway mean in the Bible?
Galway means "Stony river; Foreign Gaul" and is a name of Irish origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Galway is the stony river — and water flowing from rock is God's miracle. 'He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great depths.' Galway is provision from impossible places.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Galway?
Galway is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Stony river; Foreign Gaul" — not because Scripture names anyone Galway.
"Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it."
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Which books of the Bible mention Galway?
Galway is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Galway?
Galway flows from stone — rocks cleft in wilderness, water from the depths, provision struck from impossible places by God's hand.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Galway?
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