The term "last-named" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, it can be understood in the context of biblical genealogies, lists, and the order of mention in Scripture. In biblical literature, the order in which names appear can hold significance, often reflecting prominence, importance, or a particular narrative focus.

Genealogies and Lists

In the genealogies of the Bible, the order of names can be significant. For example, in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, the list begins with Abraham and ends with Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of the Abrahamic covenant through Christ (Matthew 1:1-16). The "last-named" in this genealogy, Jesus, is the culmination of God's redemptive plan through the lineage of David and Abraham.

Similarly, in the genealogies of Genesis, the last-named individuals often signify a transition or a new phase in God's dealings with humanity. For instance, in Genesis 5, the genealogy from Adam to Noah ends with Noah, who is pivotal in the narrative of the Flood and the subsequent covenant God establishes with humanity (Genesis 5:32).

Order of Mention

The order of mention in biblical narratives can also highlight the importance of the last-named individual. In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, Jesus concludes with the statement, "So the last will be first, and the first will be last" (Matthew 20:16). This teaching underscores the reversal of expectations in the Kingdom of Heaven, where the last-named or seemingly least significant may hold a place of honor.

Theological Implications

From a theological perspective, the concept of the "last-named" can be seen in the eschatological promises of Scripture. In Revelation, the final book of the Bible, Jesus is referred to as the "Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End" (Revelation 22:13). Here, the "last-named" signifies the eternal nature of Christ, who encompasses all of history and creation.

Practical Application

In practical terms, the idea of the "last-named" can encourage believers to consider the significance of those who may be overlooked or deemed less important in the eyes of the world. The biblical narrative often elevates the humble and the last-named, reminding Christians of the value and dignity inherent in every individual, regardless of their position or status.

In summary, while the term "last-named" is not explicitly used in the Bible, its conceptual presence is woven throughout the Scriptures, offering insights into God's redemptive plan, the order of divine priorities, and the ultimate fulfillment of His promises through Jesus Christ.

Of the Two Fathers and Leaders who Sprang from one Progenitor.
... And therefore the wives themselves of the man who is the last named father of Cain's
line, are registered in their own names,"a practice nowhere followed ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 17 of the two fathers.htm

Flavian and Evagrius, Bishops of Antioch. The Events at Alexandria ...
... I have been informed that the inhabitants of the last-named city often armed the
men of Galilee and the peasants of Lebanon in defense of their temples; and ...
/.../chapter xv flavian and evagrius bishops.htm

The Author's Life.
... he wrote his Gospel, the Epistles ascribed to him, and Revelation.2. That he was
exiled for a season to Patmos and while there wrote the last named book.3 ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the authors life.htm

How David Laid Siege to Jerusalem; and when He had Taken the City ...
... Tamar. Nine of these were born of legitimate wives, but the two last-named
of concubines; and Tamar had the same mother with Absalom. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 3 how david laid.htm

Whether {Euboulia} (Deliberating Well) is a Special virtue ...
... last. The last named has an immediate relation to the last end: whereas the
other two acts are related thereto remotely. Nevertheless ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether euboulia deliberating well is 2.htm

Introduction to De Synodis.
... that place. The documents connected with the last named episode reached
him only in time for his postscript (Sec. 55). Still less ...
/.../select works and letters or athanasius/introduction to de synodis.htm

Notes on Tauler's Teaching
... depth of Eckhart with the interior spirituality of Suso and the fervour of Berthold
of Ratisbon." The first-named was mystical; the last-named was practical ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/iii notes on taulers teaching.htm

The Hostile Verdict of Biblical Critics Shewn to be Quite of ...
... Nor, (it must be admitted), is any difficulty whatever occasioned thereby; for there
is no reason assignable why the two last-named verses should not cohere ...
/.../chapter ii the hostile verdict.htm

Probable Dates of his Works.
... The last-named is not elsewhere recorded except by Elias of Nisibis, but
the death of Valgesh is known to have occurred in 361. ...
/.../hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/x probable dates of his works.htm

Manuscripts and Editions of Separate Works.
... Halle, 1774. (v) Migne's edition of the foregoing. Paris 1860. (The last-named
is the Edition used for the translation in this work.). The mss. ...
/.../manuscripts and editions of separate.htm

Last-named (2 Occurrences)
Last-named. Lastly, Last-named. Lasts . Multi-Version Concordance
Last-named (2 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 2:16 to ...
/l/last-named.htm - 7k

Lasts (9 Occurrences)

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Kittim (8 Occurrences)
... discovered at Curium, in Cyprus, a seal-cylinder apparently inscribed "Mar-Istar,
son of Ilu-bani, servant (worshipper) of Naram-Sin," the lastnamed being the ...
/k/kittim.htm - 15k

Kedemah (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Eastward, the last-named of the sons of Ishmael
(Genesis 25:15). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KEDEMAH. ...
/k/kedemah.htm - 7k

Odor (46 Occurrences)
... (ASV WBS). 2 Corinthians 2:16 to the last-named an odor of death predictive of
death, and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. ...
/o/odor.htm - 22k

Lily (9 Occurrences)
... floral glories of Palestine" the pheasant's eye (Adonis Palestina), the ranunuculus
(R. Asiaticus), and the anemone (A coronaria), the lastnamed is however ...
/l/lily.htm - 15k

Lastly (2 Occurrences)

/l/lastly.htm - 7k

Water (4571 Occurrences)
... This passage, though used by certain Fathers of the church as a proof of the
last-named doctrine, does not indeed refer to this wonderful incident of the ...
/w/water.htm - 23k

Tidal (2 Occurrences)
... Targum `ammin). Whether the last-named took part in this expedition as
one of Chedorlaomer's vassals or not is unknown. The Greek ...
/t/tidal.htm - 11k

Tripolis
... The Seleucid monarchs, the Romans, and Herod the Great did much to beautify the
city; the last-named building a gymnasium (Josephus, BJ, I, xxi, 11). ...
/t/tripolis.htm - 7k

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