"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Christian Name · English Origin
Sterling Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Sterling
boy
Sterling means "Of the highest quality; Pure; Star", a boy's name of English origin. The name Sterling does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Sterling sets the highest standard — thinking on what is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.
Is Sterling in the Bible?
No — the name Sterling does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the highest quality; Pure; Star", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sterling.
Pronunciation:/STER-ling/
OriginEnglish
MeaningOf the highest quality; Pure; Star
What does Sterling mean?
Sterling is a boy name of English origin meaning "Of the highest quality; Pure; Star". Sterling means 'highest quality' — the standard God sets for His people. 'Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just... think on these things.' Sterling is the gold standard of character.
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What does Sterling mean in the Bible?
Sterling means "Of the highest quality; Pure; Star" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Sterling means 'highest quality' — the standard God sets for His people. 'Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just... think on these things.' Sterling is the gold standard of character.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Sterling?
Sterling is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Of the highest quality; Pure; Star" — not because Scripture names anyone Sterling.
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."
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Which books of the Bible mention Sterling?
Sterling is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sterling?
Sterling sets the highest standard — thinking on what is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Sterling?
You can read every verse where Sterling 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.