Cephas in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

hard; unyielding; a stone; rock; cliff. A name that Jesus gave to Simon:"Thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).""That is, Rock or Stone," (margin, John l:42). Meta. An unwavering faith in God. (See PETER.) When this faith is established firmly in individual consciousness, it becomes a rock, a sure foundation, unshakable, immovable, upon which one can build spiritually.