"And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel."
Christian Name · Hebrew Origin
Mehitabel Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Mehitabel
girl
Mehitabel means "God does good; Benefited by God", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. The name Mehitabel does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Mehitabel proclaims God's essential nature — He IS good, He DOES good, and every benefit in life flows from His generous hand.
Is Mehitabel in the Bible?
No — the name Mehitabel does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God does good; Benefited by God", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Mehitabel.
Pronunciation:/meh-HIT-uh-bel/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod does good; Benefited by God
What does Mehitabel mean?
Mehitabel is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "God does good; Benefited by God". Mehitabel appears in Genesis as the wife of an Edomite king. Her name is a beautiful theological declaration — 'God does good.' It echoes the refrain of creation when God looked at all He had made and declared it 'very good.'
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What does Mehitabel mean in the Bible?
Mehitabel means "God does good; Benefited by God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Mehitabel appears in Genesis as the wife of an Edomite king. Her name is a beautiful theological declaration — 'God does good.' It echoes the refrain of creation when God looked at all He had made and declared it 'very good.'
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Mehitabel?
Mehitabel is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "God does good; Benefited by God" — not because Scripture names anyone Mehitabel.
"Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes."
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Which books of the Bible mention Mehitabel?
Mehitabel is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Mehitabel?
Mehitabel proclaims God's essential nature — He IS good, He DOES good, and every benefit in life flows from His generous hand.
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Names like Mehitabel
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "God does good; Benefited by God" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Mehitabel
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Abimelech
boy
"My father is king; Father of the king"
Mehitabel & Abimelech
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Mehitabel & Abraham
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Mehitabel & Abraham
Adonijah
boy
"My lord is Yahweh"
Mehitabel & Adonijah
Adonijah
boy
"My LORD is Yahweh"
Mehitabel & Adonijah
Adoniram
boy
"My lord is exalted"
Mehitabel & Adoniram
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Mehitabel name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Mehitabel does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God does good; Benefited by God", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Mehitabel.
Mehitabel means "God does good; Benefited by God." It is a Hebrew name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "God does good; Benefited by God" — runs right through the Bible.
Hebrew. Mehitabel comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "God does good; Benefited by God." 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 Mehitabel
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Mehitabel?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Mehitabel?
You can read every verse where Mehitabel 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.