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Peter Rock
Peter is a Greek name meaning rock. Jesus gave him the name. He walked on water, denied Christ three times, and preached at Pentecost.
Where the name comes from
Πέτρος Pétros — a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle. Strong's G4074 derives it: apparently a primary word.
Peter in Scripture
The name appears in 156 verses, first at Matthew 4:18.
Matthew 4:18 · KJV
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Matthew 8:14 · KJV
And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.
Matthew 10:2 · KJV
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Matthew 14:28 · KJV
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
Matthew 14:29 · KJV
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Matthew 15:15 · KJV
Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.
Matthew 16:16 · KJV
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Matthew 16:18 · KJV
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:22 · KJV
Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
Matthew 16:23 · KJV
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 17:1 · KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
Matthew 17:4 · KJV
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
and 144 more.
Who bore the name
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