Bible verse about new name
Here are a few Bible verses that mention a new name:
- Isaiah 62:2: "And they shall be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of the Lord; and you shall be called Sought Out, a City Not Forsaken." (NIV) In this verse, God gives the city of Jerusalem a new name, "Sought Out, a City Not Forsaken", signifying a new identity and purpose.
- Revelation 2:17: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To everyone who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it." (NIV) In this verse, Jesus promises to give a new name to those who are victorious, a name known only to them and to God.
- Psalm 102:16: "For the Lord shall build up Zion; he shall appear in his glory: He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and not hide his face from their supplications. This also shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord." (KJV) In this verse, God promises to build up Zion (Jerusalem) and give a new name to the people who will be created in the future.
These verses highlight the theme of God giving a new name or identity to His people, signifying a new relationship with Him and a new purpose in life.