The story of Nathanael
Nathanael was a biblical figure who is best known for being one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He was also known as Bartholomew, and was a native of Cana in Galilee. His parents were named Talmai and Edna, and he had a brother named Joseph. Nathanael was first introduced in the Gospel of John, where he was called by Jesus to follow him. He was initially skeptical of Jesus, but was convinced after Jesus told him that he had seen him under a fig tree. Nathanael then became one of Jesus' closest disciples, and was present at many of his miracles. Nathanael is best known for his role as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He was present at the Last Supper, and was one of the few who remained loyal to Jesus during his trial and crucifixion. After Jesus' death, Nathanael was one of the first to witness his resurrection. Nathanael is remembered for his faithfulness to Jesus and his willingness to follow him. He is an example of how faith can lead to great things, and his story is an inspiration to many.
Name meaning
The name Nathanael is of Hebrew origin and means "God has given" or "gift of God." It is derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el, which combines the words "natan," meaning "gave," and "El," meaning "God." Nathanael is a biblical name, most notably associated with one of the disciples of Jesus in the New Testament, also known as Bartholomew.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
John 1:45
Appearances in the Bible
6 mentions