Who was Bartholomew?
Apostle and missionary
Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Nathaniel, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in the New Testament as being present at the Last Supper and is mentioned in the list of apostles in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark.
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He is believed to have preached the gospel in several countries, including India, and is considered a patron saint of India. Not much is known about Bartholomew's life and ministry, but he is remembered for his devotion to spreading the gospel message and for his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
- Name meaning
- The name Bartholomew is of Aramaic origin and means "son of Talmai." In the Bible, Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and he is often identified with Nathanael, who appears in the Gospel of John. The name is derived from "bar-Tolmai," with "bar" meaning "son" in Aramaic, and "Tolmai" or "Talmai" being a personal name, which itself is thought to mean "furrowed" or "ploughman" in Hebrew. Bartholomew has been a relatively traditional and historical name, used in many cultures and languages over centuries
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Apostle
- First mention
- Matthew 10:3
- Appearances in the Bible
- 4 mentions
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Who was Bartholomew in the Bible?
Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Nathaniel, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in the New Testament as being present at the Last Supper and is mentioned in the list of apostles in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark. He is believed to have preached the gospel in several countries, including India, and is considered a patron saint of India. Not much is known about Bartholomew's life and ministry, but he is remembered for his devotion to spreading the gospel message and for his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
What does the name Bartholomew mean?
The name Bartholomew means “The name Bartholomew is of Aramaic origin and means "son of Talmai." In the Bible, Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and he is often identified with Nathanael, who appears in the Gospel of John. The name is derived from "bar-Tolmai," with "bar" meaning "son" in Aramaic, and "Tolmai" or "Talmai" being a personal name, which itself is thought to mean "furrowed" or "ploughman" in Hebrew. Bartholomew has been a relatively traditional and historical name, used in many cultures and languages over centuries”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Bartholomew first mentioned in the Bible?
Bartholomew is first mentioned in Matthew 10:3.
How many times is Bartholomew mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 4.
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