1889. Epaphras
Strong's Lexicon
Epaphras: Epaphras

Original Word: Ἐπαφρᾶς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Epaphras
Pronunciation: eh-PAH-fras
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-af-ras')
Definition: Epaphras
Meaning: Epaphras, Epaphroditus, a Colossian Christian, in captivity with Paul in Rome.

Word Origin: A contracted form of Epaphroditus, which means "lovely" or "charming."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Epaphras, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a faithful servant or minister can be related to Hebrew terms like עֶבֶד (eved, Strong's H5650) meaning "servant."

Usage: Epaphras is a Christian mentioned in the New Testament, known for his role as a faithful minister and servant of Christ. He is recognized for his dedication to prayer and his work in the early church, particularly in Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis.

Cultural and Historical Background: Epaphras was a native of Colossae and is believed to have been converted to Christianity through the ministry of the Apostle Paul. He played a significant role in the establishment and nurturing of the church in Colossae. During the first century, the early Christian communities were often small and faced various challenges, including false teachings and persecution. Leaders like Epaphras were crucial in maintaining the faith and unity of these communities.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Epaphroditos
Definition
Epaphras, a Christian
NASB Translation
Epaphras (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1889: Ἐπαφρᾶς

Ἐπαφρᾶς, Ἐπαφρᾶ (Buttmann, 20 (17f)), , Epaphras, a Christian man mentioned in Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12; Philemon 1:23. The conjecture of some that the name is contracted from Ἐπαφρόδιτος (which see (cf. Winers Grammar, 103 (97))) and hence, that these two names belong to one and the same man, is not probable; (see B. D. American edition under the word ; Lightfoot's Commentary on Philippians, p. 61, note 4). The name is common in inscriptions.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Epaphras.

Contracted from Epaphroditos; Epaphras, a Christian -- Epaphras.

see GREEK Epaphroditos

Forms and Transliterations
Επαφρα Ἐπαφρᾶ Επαφρας Ἐπαφρᾶς ὑμᾶς Epaphra Epaphrâ Epaphras Epaphrâs umas
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Englishman's Concordance
Colossians 1:7 N-GMS
GRK: ἐμάθετε ἀπὸ Ἐπαφρᾶ τοῦ ἀγαπητοῦ
NAS: as you learned [it] from Epaphras, our beloved
KJV: learned of Epaphras our dear
INT: you learned from Epaphras the beloved

Colossians 4:12 N-NMS
GRK: ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἐπαφρᾶς ὁ ἐξ
NAS: Epaphras, who is one of your number,
KJV: Epaphras, who is [one] of you,
INT: Greets you Epaphras who [is] of

Philemon 1:23 N-NMS
GRK: Ἀσπάζεταί σε Ἐπαφρᾶς ὁ συναιχμάλωτός
NAS: Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ
KJV: thee Epaphras, my
INT: greets you Epaphras fellow prisoner

Strong's Greek 1889
3 Occurrences


Ἐπαφρᾶ — 1 Occ.
Ἐπαφρᾶς — 2 Occ.















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