"The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Lemuel Meaning in the Bible
Lemuel
boy
Lemuel means "Devoted to God; Belonging to God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Lemuel appears in the King James Bible, and Proverbs 31:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Lemuel honors the power of a mother's teaching — godly wisdom passed from parent to child that shapes nations and endures through generations.
Is Lemuel in the Bible?
Yes — Lemuel appears in the King James Bible, including Proverbs 31:1.
Pronunciation:/LEM-yoo-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningDevoted to God; Belonging to God
What does Lemuel mean?
Lemuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Devoted to God; Belonging to God". King Lemuel is the author of Proverbs 31, which contains the famous description of the virtuous woman.
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What does Lemuel mean in the Bible?
Lemuel means "Devoted to God; Belonging to God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
King Lemuel is the author of Proverbs 31, which contains the famous description of the virtuous woman. His mother taught him these words — showing that a mother's godly instruction can shape a king and produce wisdom that endures for millennia.
Where does Lemuel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Lemuel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Proverbs 31:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."
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Which books of the Bible mention Lemuel?
Lemuel is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lemuel?
Lemuel honors the power of a mother's teaching — godly wisdom passed from parent to child that shapes nations and endures through generations.
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Lemuel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Lemuel
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Lemuel?
You can read every verse where Lemuel 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.