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1.) Laadah
Original (Hebrew): לַעְדָּה (Laʿdā)
Meaning: Possibly “order” or “assembly”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:21
Description: A descendant of Judah, through Shelah.
2.) Laadan
Original (Hebrew): לַעְדָּן (Laʿdān)
Meaning: Possibly “put in order” or “he has ordered”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 7:26
Description: An Ephraimite, an ancestor of Joshua. Also, a Gershonite Levite.
3.) Laban
Original (Hebrew): לָבָן (Lāḇān)
Meaning: “White”
First Appearance: Genesis 24:29
Description: The brother of Rebekah, and the father of Leah and Rachel. Jacob, his nephew, worked for him for many years and married both of his daughters. He is portrayed as a somewhat deceitful character, tricking Jacob into marrying Leah before Rachel. Also, a place mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:1.
4.) Lael
Original (Hebrew): לָאֵל (Lāʾēl)
Meaning: “Belonging to God”
First Appearance: Numbers 3:24
Description: The father of Eliasaph, a leader of the Gershonite Levites.
5.) Lahad
Original (Hebrew): לַהַד (Lahaḏ)
Meaning: Possibly “oppression” or “flame”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 4:2
Description: A descendant of Judah.
6.) Lahairoi
Original (Hebrew): לַיִשׁ (Láyš)
Meaning: “The well of the Living One who sees me”
First Appearance: Genesis 24:62 KJV
Description: An alternate translation of Beer-lahai-roi.
7.) Lahmi
Original (Hebrew): לַחְמִי (Laḥmî)
Meaning: “My bread” or “of Lahmu” (a place name)
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 20:5
Description: The brother of Goliath, the giant of Gath, slain by Elhanan.
8.) Laish
Original (Hebrew): לַיִשׁ (Láyš)
Meaning: “Lion”
First Appearance: Judges 18:7
Description: The original name of the city of Dan, before it was conquered by the Danites. Also, the father of Palti or Paltiel, to whom Saul gave his daughter Michal, who was David’s wife.
9.) Laishah
Original (Hebrew): לָיְשָׁה (Layšā)
Meaning: “Lion”
First Appearance: Isaiah 10:30
Description: A different transliteration of Laish. Also spelled Laisha.
10.) Lakum
Original (Hebrew): לַקּוּם (Laqqûm)
Meaning: Possibly “obstruction” or “fortification”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:33
Description: A place on the border of Naphtali. Also spelled Lakkum.
11.) Lakkum
Original (Hebrew): לַקּוּם
Meaning: Possibly “obstruction” or “fortification”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:33
Description: Alternate spelling of Lakum.
12.) Lamech
Original (Hebrew): לֶמֶךְ (Lémeḵ)
Meaning: Possibly “strong youth” or “powerful”
First Appearance: Genesis 4:18
Description: A descendant of Cain, known for his boastful song about killing a man. Also, the father of Noah.
13.) Laodicea
Original (Greek): Λαοδίκεια (Laodikeia)
Meaning: “Justice of the people” or “people’s judgment”
First Appearance: Colossians 2:1
Description: A city in the Roman province of Asia (in modern-day Turkey). Paul wrote a letter to the church in Laodicea, which is now lost, and it is mentioned in the book of Revelation as one of the seven churches of Asia.
14.) Laodiceans
Original (Greek): Λαοδικεῖς (Laodikeis)
Meaning: “People of Laodicea”
First Appearance: Colossians 4:16
Description: The inhabitants of Laodicea, a city in Asia Minor.
15.) Lapidoth
Original (Hebrew): לַפִּידוֹת (Lappîḏôṯ)
Meaning: “Torches” or “flames”
First Appearance: Judges 4:4
Description: The husband of Deborah, the prophetess and judge.
16.) Lasea
Original (Greek): Λασαία (Lasaia)
Meaning: Unknown
First Appearance: Acts 27:8
Description: A city on the southern coast of Crete, near Fair Havens.
17.) Lasha
Original (Hebrew): לָשַׁע (Lāšaʿ)
Meaning: Possibly “fissure” or “breach”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:19
Description: A place marking the southeastern border of Canaan.
18.) Lasharon
Original (Hebrew): לַשָּׁרוֹן (Laššārôn)
Meaning: Possibly “of the plain” or “belonging to Sharon”
First Appearance: Joshua 12:18
Description: A Canaanite city whose king was defeated by Joshua.
19.) Latin
Original (Greek): Ῥωμαϊστί (Rhōmaisti)
Meaning: “Roman” or “in the Roman language”
First Appearance: John 19:20
Description: The language of the Roman Empire. The inscription on Jesus’ cross was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek.
20.) Leah
Original (Hebrew): לֵאָה (Lēʾā)
Meaning: Possibly “weary” or “tired”
First Appearance: Genesis 29:16
Description: The first wife of Jacob, and the older sister of Rachel. Jacob was tricked into marrying her by her father, Laban. She was the mother of six of Jacob’s sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, as well as his daughter Dinah.
21.) Lebanah
Original (Hebrew): לְבָנָה
Meaning: “White” or “moon”
First Appearance: Ezra 2:45
Description: The head of a family of temple servants who returned from exile in Babylon. Also spelled Lebana.
22.) Lebana
Original (Hebrew): לְבָנָה
Meaning: “White” or “moon”
First Appearance: Nehemiah 7:48
Description: Alternate spelling of Lebanah.
23.) Lebanon
Original (Hebrew): לְבָנוֹן (Ləḇānôn)
Meaning: “White” or “whitish”
First Appearance: Deuteronomy 1:7
Description: A mountain range in the land of Canaan, known for its cedar trees. It often represents the northern border of the Promised Land.
24.) Lebaoth
Original (Hebrew): לְבָאוֹת
Meaning: “Lionesses”
First Appearance: Joshua 15:32
Description: A town in the southern part of Judah, also called Beth-lebaoth.
25.) Lebbaeus
Original (Greek): Λεββαῖος
Meaning: Possibly “man of heart” or “courageous”
First Appearance: Matthew 10:3
Description: A surname given to Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles.
26.) Lebonah
Original (Hebrew): לְבוֹנָה
Meaning: “Frankincense”
First Appearance: Judges 21:19
Description: A place north of Bethel, near Shiloh.
27.) Lehabim
Original (Hebrew): לְהָבִים
Meaning: “Flames” or possibly “blades”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:13
Description: A people descended from Mizraim (Egypt), son of Ham.
28.) Lehi
Original (Hebrew): לֶחִי
Meaning: “Jawbone”
First Appearance: Judges 15:9
Description: A place in Judah where Samson killed a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey.
29.) Lemuel
Original (Hebrew): לְמוּאֵל
Meaning: “Belonging to God” or “dedicated to God”
First Appearance: Proverbs 31:1
Description: A king whose mother taught him wise sayings, recorded in Proverbs 31.
30.) Leshem
Original (Hebrew): לֶ֫שֶׁם
Meaning: “Precious stone” or “jewel”
First Appearance: Joshua 19:47
Description: Another name for Laish, the city conquered by the Danites and renamed Dan.
31.) Letushim
Original (Hebrew): לְטוּשִׁים
Meaning: Possibly “hammered” or “sharpened”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:3
Description: A people descended from Dedan, the son of Jokshan.
32.) Leummim
Original (Hebrew): לְאֻמִּים
Meaning: “Peoples” or “nations”
First Appearance: Genesis 25:3
Description: A people descended from Dedan, the son of Jokshan.
33.) Levi
Original (Hebrew): לֵוִי
Meaning: “Attached” or “joined”
First Appearance: Genesis 29:34
Description: The third son of Jacob and Leah. He was the ancestor of the tribe of Levi, who were set apart for priestly service. Also, the name of two ancestors of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
34.) Levites
Original (Hebrew): לְוִיִּם
Meaning: “Descendants of Levi”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:25
Description: The members of the tribe of Levi, descended from Levi, the son of Jacob. They were chosen by God to serve as priests and to care for the tabernacle and later the temple.
35.) Leviathan
Original (Hebrew): לִוְיָתָן
Meaning: “Twisted” or “coiled”
First Appearance: Job 3:8
Description: A large sea creature or serpent mentioned in the Old Testament, often used as a symbol of chaos or immense power.
36.) Libnah
Original (Hebrew): לִבְנָה
Meaning: “White” or “pavement”
First Appearance: Numbers 33:20
Description: An encampment of the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. Also, a town in the lowlands of Judah, and a Levitical city.
37.) Libni
Original (Hebrew): לִבְנִי
Meaning: “White” or “my whiteness”
First Appearance: Exodus 6:17
Description: A son of Gershon and grandson of Levi. Also, a Merarite Levite.
38.) Libnites
Original (Hebrew): לִבְנִי
Meaning: “Descendants of Libni”
First Appearance: Numbers 3:21
Description: A clan within the tribe of Levi, descended from Libni, the son of Gershon.
39.) Libya
Original (Greek): Λιβύη
Meaning: “Libya”
First Appearance: Acts 2:10
Description: A region in North Africa, west of Egypt. Jews from Libya were present at Pentecost.
40.) Libyans
Original (Hebrew): לוּבִים
Meaning: “Inhabitants of Libya”
First Appearance: 2 Chronicles 12:3
Description: The people who lived in the region of Libya, in North Africa. They are mentioned as part of the army of Shishak, king of Egypt. Also spelled Lubims.
41.) Linus
Original (Greek): Λίνος
Meaning: “Flax”
First Appearance: 2 Timothy 4:21
Description: A Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy along with Paul.
42.) Lo-ammi
Original (Hebrew): לֹא עַמִּי
Meaning: “Not my people”
First Appearance: Hosea 1:9
Description: The symbolic name given to the son of Hosea the prophet, signifying God’s rejection of Israel.
43.) Lod
Original (Hebrew): לֹד
Meaning: Possibly “strife” or “contention”
First Appearance: 1 Chronicles 8:12
Description: A town in the territory of Benjamin, also called Lydda in the New Testament.
44.) Lo-debar
Original (Hebrew): לא דבר
Meaning: “No pasture” or “no word”
First Appearance: 2 Samuel 9:4
Description: A place in Gilead, east of the Jordan River. Also spelled Debir.
45.) Log
Original (Hebrew): לֹג
Meaning: “Basin” or “bowl”
First Appearance: Leviticus 14:10
Description: A liquid measure, about half a liter.
46.) Lois
Original (Greek): Λωΐς
Meaning: Possibly “better” or “more desirable”
First Appearance: 2 Timothy 1:5
Description: The grandmother of Timothy, praised by Paul for her sincere faith.
47.) Lo-ruhamah
Original (Hebrew): לֹא רֻחָמָה
Meaning: “Not pitied” or “no compassion”
First Appearance: Hosea 1:6
Description: The symbolic name given to the daughter of Hosea the prophet, signifying that God would no longer have compassion on Israel.
48.) Lot
Original (Hebrew): לוֹט
Meaning: “Veil” or “covering”
First Appearance: Genesis 11:27
Description: The nephew of Abraham. He settled in Sodom and was rescued by angels before the city’s destruction. His wife was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back.
49.) Lotan
Original (Hebrew): לוֹטָן
Meaning: Possibly “covering” or “hidden”
First Appearance: Genesis 36:20
Description: A Horite chief, the son of Seir.
50.) Lubims
Original (Hebrew): לוּבִים
Meaning: “Inhabitants of Lub” or “Libyans”
First Appearance: 2 Chronicles 12:3 KJV
Description: Another spelling for Libyans.
51.) Lucas
Original (Greek): Λουκᾶς
Meaning: “From Lucania” (a region in Italy)
First Appearance: Colossians 4:14
Description: An alternate spelling for Luke.
52.) Lucius
Original (Greek): Λούκιος
Meaning: “Light” or “born at daybreak” (a Roman name)
First Appearance: Acts 13:1
Description: A Christian prophet or teacher in Antioch. Also, a Christian with Paul in Corinth who sent greetings to the Romans.
53.) Lud
Original (Hebrew): לוּד
Meaning: Possibly “strife” or “contention”
First Appearance: Genesis 10:22
Description: A son of Shem, and the ancestor of the Ludim. Also, possibly a region in North Africa or Asia Minor.