"The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits."
Christian Name · Russian/Greek Origin
Yuri Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Yuri
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Yuri means "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God", a boy's name of Russian/Greek origin. The name Yuri does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Yuri waits for the precious fruit — patient husbandman, first partaker, long patience rewarded, the earthworker whose harvest comes in God's appointed season.
Is Yuri in the Bible?
No — the name Yuri does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Yuri.
Pronunciation:/YOO-ree/
OriginRussian/Greek
MeaningFarmer; Earthworker; Light of God
What does Yuri mean?
Yuri is a boy name of Russian/Greek origin meaning "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God". Yuri works the earth — and the faithful farmer receives the first fruits. 'The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.' Yuri's patient labor yields the harvest God promised.
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What does Yuri mean in the Bible?
Yuri means "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God" and is a name of Russian/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Yuri works the earth — and the faithful farmer receives the first fruits. 'The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.' Yuri's patient labor yields the harvest God promised.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Yuri?
Yuri is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God" — not because Scripture names anyone Yuri.
"Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it."
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Which books of the Bible mention Yuri?
Yuri is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Yuri?
Yuri waits for the precious fruit — patient husbandman, first partaker, long patience rewarded, the earthworker whose harvest comes in God's appointed season.
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Yuri name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Yuri does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Yuri.
Yuri means "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God." It is a Russian/Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God" — runs right through the Bible.
Russian/Greek. Yuri comes into English from Russian/Greek and carries the sense "Farmer; Earthworker; Light of God." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Yuri
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Yuri?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Yuri?
You can read every verse where Yuri 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.