"According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue."
Christian Name · English/Germanic Origin
Oswald Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Oswald
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Oswald means "God's power; Divine ruler", a boy's name of English/Germanic origin. The name Oswald does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Oswald receives divine power — all things given for life and godliness, exceeding greatness to those who believe, the ruler empowered by God.
Is Oswald in the Bible?
No — the name Oswald does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God's power; Divine ruler", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Oswald.
Pronunciation:/OZ-wald/
OriginEnglish/Germanic
MeaningGod's power; Divine ruler
What does Oswald mean?
Oswald is a boy name of English/Germanic origin meaning "God's power; Divine ruler". Oswald is God's power — and divine power has given us all things for life and godliness.
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What does Oswald mean in the Bible?
Oswald means "God's power; Divine ruler" and is a name of English/Germanic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Oswald is God's power — and divine power has given us all things for life and godliness. 'According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.' Oswald receives all things through God's power.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Oswald?
Oswald is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "God's power; Divine ruler" — not because Scripture names anyone Oswald.
"And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power."
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Which books of the Bible mention Oswald?
Oswald is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Oswald?
Oswald receives divine power — all things given for life and godliness, exceeding greatness to those who believe, the ruler empowered by God.
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Oswald name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Oswald does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God's power; Divine ruler", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Oswald.
Oswald means "God's power; Divine ruler." It is an English/Germanic name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "God's power; Divine ruler" — runs right through the Bible.
English/Germanic. Oswald comes into English from English/Germanic and carries the sense "God's power; Divine ruler." 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 Oswald
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Oswald?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Oswald?
You can read every verse where Oswald 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.