THE PROPHETIC NATURE OF YOUR NAME

   The coming pages goes far beyond the mere defination of names. and reaches into the age old controversial ideology of its prophetic nature concerning the destiny of mankind.  As simple and familiar as this subject may seem, there is a profoundly untapped and fascinating meaning and depth to it.  Before taking an in-depth look into its prophetic nature, power and effect upon the destiny of the human race, let us take a detailed look at the meaning from the Hebrew, Greek and English dictionaries.

   Firstly, let us look at the  main Hebrew words. Shem: "a mark or memorial of individuality, by implication, honor, authority, character or destination, to impute.  It reflects the idea of a definate position."  The second word is soom: which means, "To impute, to mark ordain or purpose."  This could also be figuratively or literally used.  The Greek word is  onama and means: "character, sum-total or individuality." 

According to Webster: a name is, "that by which a person or thing is designated, title, reputation, to style, authority or to nominate."  Carefully examining these definations, one will fine that they all basically expresses the same idea; one defination brings out the meaning in the other.  They all point to the fact that your name is your sum-total, character and purpose.   By it been your sum-totalmeans that everything that you are, should become or may ever be,  is hidden in in.  It is not in the sound but rather the meaning.  People should be able to tell your purpose or character by knowing your name and what it means.  The problem is, today many are victims of mistaken identity, the consequences of which are deeply troubling.  As a result of been wrongly named or labeled, many people when they become of age, spend most of their lives experimenting just to findout...