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Names occupy a central role in the Bible. The prophet Joel assures us that “all who call upon the name of the LORD shall be delivered” (2:32).
In the Book of Proverbs, we are reminded that “[t]he name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe” (Prov 18:10).
Meanwhile, the Second Commandment instructs us not to misuse the divine name: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
It is no surprise, then, that the Catechism highlights for us the overall importance of names: “God calls each one by name. Everyone’s name is sacred. The name is the icon of the person. It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who bears it” (2158).
What’s In a Name?
In their book A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament, John Bergsma and Brant Pitre explain why names matter so much from a biblical perspective:
Continued below.
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In the Book of Proverbs, we are reminded that “[t]he name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe” (Prov 18:10).
Meanwhile, the Second Commandment instructs us not to misuse the divine name: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
It is no surprise, then, that the Catechism highlights for us the overall importance of names: “God calls each one by name. Everyone’s name is sacred. The name is the icon of the person. It demands respect as a sign of the dignity of the one who bears it” (2158).
What’s In a Name?
In their book A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: The Old Testament, John Bergsma and Brant Pitre explain why names matter so much from a biblical perspective:
Continued below.
The Power and Purpose of Names in Scripture - St. Paul Center
Names occupy a central role in the Bible. The prophet Joel assures us that “all who call upon the name of the LORD shall be delivered” (2:32). In the Book of Proverbs, we are reminded that “[t]he name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe” (Prov 18:10).