1216. Démétrios

Lexicon

Démétrios: Demetrius

Original Word: Δημήτριος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Démétrios
Pronunciation: day-MAY-tree-os
Phonetic Spelling: (day-may'-tree-os)
Definition: Demetrius
Meaning: Demetrius, a silversmith of Ephesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Demetrius.

From Demeter (Ceres); Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian -- Demetrius.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Démétér (Gr. goddess of agriculture)
Definition
Demetrius, the name of a silversmith and of a Christian
NASB Translation
Demetrius (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1216: Δημήτριος

Δημήτριος, Δημετριου, ὁ, Demetrius;

1. a silversmith of Ephesus, a heathen: Acts 19:24, 38.

2. a certain Christian: 3 John 1:12.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek goddess name Δημήτηρ (Dēmētēr), meaning "belonging to Demeter," the goddess of agriculture.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Δημήτριος, as it is a distinctly Greek name associated with Greek culture and religion. However, the concept of names associated with deities can be seen in various Hebrew names that incorporate elements of the divine, such as Elijah (אֵלִיָּהוּ, meaning "My God is Yahweh").

Usage: The name Δημήτριος appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles and the Third Epistle of John.

Context: • Acts 19:24-41: Demetrius is introduced as a silversmith in Ephesus who crafted silver shrines of the goddess Artemis. His business was threatened by the Apostle Paul's successful preaching of Christianity, which led to a decline in the worship of Artemis. Concerned about the economic impact and the potential loss of reverence for Artemis, Demetrius incited a riot against Paul and his companions. This passage highlights the tension between early Christian evangelism and established pagan practices.
• 3 John 1:12: Demetrius is mentioned as a well-regarded individual, commended for his good testimony from everyone, including the truth itself. The Apostle John affirms his character, suggesting that Demetrius was a faithful Christian, possibly a leader or a messenger within the early church. This reference contrasts with the earlier depiction in Acts, showing a different individual with the same name who is positively acknowledged for his faith and integrity.

Forms and Transliterations

Δημητριος Δημήτριος Δημητριω Δημητρίῳ Demetrio Dēmētriō Demetríoi Dēmētríōi Demetrios Demḗtrios Dēmētrios Dēmḗtrios

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 19:24 N-NMS
GRK: Δημήτριος γάρ τις
NAS: named Demetrius, a silversmith,
KJV: [man] named Demetrius, a silversmith,
INT: Demetrius indeed a certain [man]

Acts 19:38 N-NMS
GRK: μὲν οὖν Δημήτριος καὶ οἱ
NAS: if Demetrius and the craftsmen
KJV: if Demetrius, and
INT: indeed therefore Demetrius and the

3 John 1:12 N-DMS
GRK: Δημητρίῳ μεμαρτύρηται ὑπὸ
NAS: Demetrius has received
KJV: Demetrius hath good report of
INT: To Demetrius witness is carried by

Strong's Greek 1216
3 Occurrences

Δημητρίῳ — 1 Occ.
Δημήτριος — 2 Occ.