"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Sybil Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Sybil
girl
Sybil means "Prophetess; Oracle; Seer", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Sybil does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Sybil speaks as the Spirit pours out — daughters prophesying, visions seen, the last days outpouring upon all flesh without distinction.
Is Sybil in the Bible?
No — the name Sybil does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Prophetess; Oracle; Seer", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sybil.
Pronunciation:/SIB-il/
OriginGreek
MeaningProphetess; Oracle; Seer
What does Sybil mean?
Sybil is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Prophetess; Oracle; Seer". Sybil is the prophetess — and God speaks through those He chooses. 'And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.' Sybil speaks what God reveals.
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What does Sybil mean in the Bible?
Sybil means "Prophetess; Oracle; Seer" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Sybil is the prophetess — and God speaks through those He chooses. 'And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.' Sybil speaks what God reveals.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Sybil?
Sybil is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Prophetess; Oracle; Seer" — not because Scripture names anyone Sybil.
"And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy."
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Which books of the Bible mention Sybil?
Sybil is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sybil?
Sybil speaks as the Spirit pours out — daughters prophesying, visions seen, the last days outpouring upon all flesh without distinction.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Sybil?
You can read every verse where Sybil 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.