Category:Boanerges

Bo`a*ner"ges. Etym: [Gr., fr. Heb. bn sons of thunder. -- an appellation given by Christ to two of His disciples (James and John) (Mark 3:17 .]

Defn: Any declamatory and vociferous preacher or orator.

-- ---excerpt from the Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Boanerges - Sons of thunder, a surname given by our Lord to James and John (Mark 3:17) on account of their fervid and impetuous temper (Luke 9:54).