"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Tanner Meaning in the Bible
Tanner
boy
Tanner means "Leather worker", a boy's name of English origin. Tanner appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 10:6 is the passage most often tied to it. Tanner is God's workmanship — created for good works, ordained to walk in purpose, the craftsman shaped by the Master Craftsman.
Is Tanner in the Bible?
Yes — Tanner appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 10:6.
Pronunciation:/TAN-er/
OriginEnglish
MeaningLeather worker
What does Tanner mean?
Tanner is a boy name of English origin meaning "Leather worker". Tanner is the craftsman — the worker with his hands. 'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.' Tanner shapes material with skill, just as God shapes souls with purpose.
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What does Tanner mean in the Bible?
Tanner means "Leather worker" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Tanner is the craftsman — the worker with his hands. 'For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works.' Tanner shapes material with skill, just as God shapes souls with purpose.
Where does Tanner appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Tanner is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 10:6. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side."
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Which books of the Bible mention Tanner?
Tanner is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Tanner?
Tanner is God's workmanship — created for good works, ordained to walk in purpose, the craftsman shaped by the Master Craftsman.
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Tanner name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Tanner appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 10:6.
Tanner means "Leather worker." It is an English name. The King James Bible uses it in Acts 10:6, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
English. Tanner comes into English from English and carries the sense "Leather worker." It appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 10:6.
Common questions about the name Tanner
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Tanner?
You can read every verse where Tanner 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.