Bible Fencing Practice Test

Understanding how biblical names carry meaning helps explain this. Joshua’s name comes from Hebrew Yehoshua, literally combining Yahweh (the Lord) with yasha (to save). So the full sense is “the Lord saves” or “Yahweh is salvation.” That direct connection between the divine name and saving action is why this name fits the given meaning best.

The other names have different meanings: Noah is tied to rest or comfort, Abraham to “father of a multitude” (or exalted father), and David to “beloved.” None express the saving-work of the Lord in their core meaning, so they don’t match the phrase “The Lord saves” as closely.