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Greek contains a number of theophorous ([Greek: theophoros], god-bearing) names formed from those of Egyptian or Phrygian gods, like Serapion, Metrodoros, Metrophilos -- Isidore is in use at the present day -- but all known derivations of Mithra are of barbarian formation.
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Moreover, it matters not, in theophorous names, whether the Divine element stands in the first or in the last place (theophorous names have among western Semitic peoples only two component parts, contrary to the Assyrian and Babylonian use): for Nathan-El is equivalent to
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The name Nathan augmented by the theophorous prefix or suffix is borne by other members of the family of David.
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Not to mention what has been hinted at concerning the influence of Channanite idolatry, and passing over the preference given to the Divine name 'El in earlier times, a fairly complete knowledge of the attributes of God may be gathered from divine and theophorous names.
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Having the name of a god; derived from a god's name. (from Phrontistery)
May 25, 2008