"The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Pethuel Meaning in the Bible
Pethuel
boy
Pethuel means "Vision of God; Persuaded by God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Pethuel appears in the King James Bible, and Joel 1:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Pethuel reminds us that sometimes our greatest contribution is raising the next generation — the vision of God passes from parent to child.
Is Pethuel in the Bible?
Yes — Pethuel appears in the King James Bible, including Joel 1:1.
Pronunciation:/peh-THOO-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningVision of God; Persuaded by God
What does Pethuel mean?
Pethuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Vision of God; Persuaded by God". Pethuel was the father of the prophet Joel, who delivered one of Scripture's most dramatic prophecies about the Day of the LORD and the outpouring of the Spirit.
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What does Pethuel mean in the Bible?
Pethuel means "Vision of God; Persuaded by God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Pethuel was the father of the prophet Joel, who delivered one of Scripture's most dramatic prophecies about the Day of the LORD and the outpouring of the Spirit. Though little is known about Pethuel himself, his son carried a vision that shaped history.
Where does Pethuel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Pethuel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Joel 1:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Pethuel?
Pethuel is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Pethuel?
Pethuel reminds us that sometimes our greatest contribution is raising the next generation — the vision of God passes from parent to child.
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Pethuel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Pethuel appears in the King James Bible, including Joel 1:1.
Pethuel means "Vision of God; Persuaded by God." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Joel 1:1, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Pethuel comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Vision of God; Persuaded by God." It appears in the King James Bible, including Joel 1:1.
Common questions about the name Pethuel
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Pethuel?
You can read every verse where Pethuel 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.