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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.

Meaning: RockOrigin: GreekStrong's: G4074In the KJV: 156 verses

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

Read the story: Bible verses about Peter.

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