Which Old Testament figure’s name means “The Lord is salvation,” foreshadowing the exclusive saving power later fulfilled in Jesus?

Correct Answer

D) Joshua

The name Joshua (Hebrew: Yehoshua) means “The Lord is salvation.” It's the same root name as Jesus (Yeshua in Aramaic). Just as Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land, Jesus leads His people into eternal life. This connection beautifully reinforces the theme that salvation has always pointed to one name—fulfilled ultimately in Jesus, the only name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12).