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Boanerges

Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature

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Boaner´ges (sons of thunder, Mark 3:17), a surname given by Christ to James and John, probably on account of their fervid, impetuous spirit.

 

 

 

 

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Kitto, John, ed. Entry for 'Boanerges'. "Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature". https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​kbe/​b/boanerges.html.
 
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