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Where does the name Peter come from?
Peter comes from the Greek word Petrus, which means 'rock.' The original name given Peter was the Aramaic 'Cephas' which meants rock but it was translated into the Greek in scripture. Our Lord changed Simon's name to Peter - the rock upon which he would build his church.
Where does the saying clever Dick come from?
A person considered to have an unwarrantably high opinion of his own ability or knowledge.
Where does the saying willy nilly come from?
I read online, I think Websters, that it comes from the phrase: Will Ye Nill Ye
Where did the saying from cradle to grave come from?
The term was used in The Tatler by Richard Steele in 1709. "A modest fellow never has a doubt from his cradle to his grave."
What is an old fashioned male name?
The first couple of things that come to my mind when you say "old fashioned" are names like John, Peter, and Phillip. That's just me.
Where did the saying rob from peter to pay paul come from?
Galatians
Where did the saying cheater cheater pumpkin eater come from?
It was not 'cheater, cheater pumpkin eater,' but originally 'Peter, Peter pumpkin eater.'
What was Simon Peter's religion?
Simon Peter was a Jew. Judaism and Christianity did not come to be considered different religions until long after Peter was dead.
How come everyone is saying Matt Smith quit doctor who?
They are saying it because Matt Smith has quit Doctor Who. He will be replaced by Peter Capaldi at the end of the 2013 Christmas Special.
Who is given the titles Successor of Saint Peter and Prince of the Apostles?
The Pope However, the term did not come into common use until many years after Peter died.
What was the joke behind peter graves saying 'arow har' in Texas across the river?
we've come to the conclusion it was a transmutation of the military marching direction " to the rear -har" .... the joke is that no one in the calvary group understood what the heck he was saying.
In the saying for Pete's sake who is Pete?
== == That would be St. Peter in the Bible.
Disciple who told peter about jesus?
The disciple who told Peter about Jesus was Andrew, who was one of the first followers of Jesus. Andrew was initially a disciple of John the Baptist but then introduced his brother, Peter, to Jesus, saying, "We have found the Messiah" (John 1:41).
Where does the saying the quick or the dead come from?
The phrase comes from the King James Bible 1 Peter 4:5 "..to judge the quick and the dead". The Bible meant the living and the dead, not the speedy and the dead.
How do you get out of Wayward Cave after saving Mira in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Versions?
From the point at which you find Mira, follow these directions:Walk right until you come to a turning point.Walk downward until you come to a turning point.Walk a few paces right until you come to a turning point.Walk downward until you come to a turning point.Walk left until you come to a turning point.Walk downward until you come to a turning point.Walk left until you come to a turning point.Walk upward until you come to a turning point.Walk left until you come to a turning point.Walk upward until you come to a turning point.Walk a few paces left until you come to a turning point.Walk upward until you come to a turning point.Walk left until you come to a turning point.Walk upward until you come to a turning point.Walk left until you come to a turning point.Walk downward until you come to a turning point.Walk right until you come to a turning point.Walk downward until you come to a turning point.Walk right until you come to a turning point.Walk downward until you come to a turning point.Walk a few paces right until you come to a turning point.Walk downward. You should have come to the cave exit.
Where did the name Peter come from?
Peter comes from the Greek "petrus," which means rock.
Where did Peter Stuyvesant come from?
He was Dutch.
