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Title: Saul to Paul
Post by: CyrilSebastian on August 13, 2025, 06:23:03 PM
Why was Saul's name changed to Paul?


Title: Re: Saul to Paul
Post by: eschator83 on August 21, 2025, 04:29:01 PM
My NAB Concordance reports Paul's family was Jewish but had Roman citizenship and gave him both names Saul, Jewish, and Paul, Latin.  It does not comment specifically on their reasoning.  The Roman name implied his citizenship, which Scripture reported extended his life and influence.