"Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Worthy Meaning in the Bible
Worthy
boy
Worthy means "Deserving", a boy's name of English origin. Worthy appears in the King James Bible, and Revelation 5:12 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents the supreme worthiness of Christ and our call to live worthy of His calling.
Is Worthy in the Bible?
Yes — Worthy appears in the King James Bible, including Revelation 5:12.
Pronunciation:/WER-thee/
OriginEnglish
MeaningDeserving
What does Worthy mean?
Worthy is a boy name of English origin meaning "Deserving". The Lamb who was slain is worthy of all praise — the anthem of heaven.
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What does Worthy mean in the Bible?
Worthy means "Deserving" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The Lamb who was slain is worthy of all praise — the anthem of heaven.
Where does Worthy appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Worthy is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Revelation 5:12. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Worthy?
Worthy is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Worthy?
Represents the supreme worthiness of Christ and our call to live worthy of His calling.
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Word Meaning
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Worthy name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Worthy appears in the King James Bible, including Revelation 5:12.
Worthy means "Deserving." It is an English name. The King James Bible uses it in Revelation 5:12, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
English. Worthy comes into English from English and carries the sense "Deserving." It appears in the King James Bible, including Revelation 5:12.
Common questions about the name Worthy
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Worthy?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Worthy?
You can read every verse where Worthy 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.