Though Bible names are often left untranslated in Scripture, it is instructive and important for the modern Bible student to be aware of the meanings of these names. The Scriptures frequently attach profound importance to the literal meanings of these names and readers, after learning them, will be opened to new and deeper interpretations of familiar Bible passages.

In this remarkably useful handbook, Bible scholar J.B. Jackson has carefully compiled a comprehensive list of all the proper names of Scripture, along with a literal meaning derived from the original languages. From Aaron to...