1891. Epaphroditos

Strong's Lexicon

Epaphroditos: Epaphroditus

Original Word: Ἐπαφρόδιτος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Epaphroditos
Pronunciation: eh-paf-rod'-ee-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (ep-af-rod'-ee-tos)
Definition: Epaphroditus
Meaning: Epaphras, Epaphroditus, a Colossian Christian, in captivity with Paul in Rome.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "Aphrodite," the name of the Greek goddess of love and beauty, indicating "lovely" or "charming."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Epaphroditus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a "messenger" or "servant" can be related to Hebrew terms like מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh - messenger) or עֶבֶד (eved - servant).

Usage: Epaphroditus is a personal name used in the New Testament, specifically in the Pauline Epistles. He is recognized as a fellow worker and messenger of the Apostle Paul, known for his dedication and service to the early Christian community.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, names derived from deities were common, reflecting cultural and religious influences. Epaphroditus was likely a Gentile convert to Christianity, as suggested by his Greek name. He was a member of the Philippian church and played a significant role in supporting Paul's ministry, particularly during Paul's imprisonment.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from epi and Aphrodité (name of Gr. goddess, Venus in Rom. myth.)
Definition
Epaphroditus, a Christian
NASB Translation
Epaphroditus (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1891: Ἐπαφρόδιτος

Ἐπαφρόδιτος, Ἐπαφροδίτου, ὁ (from Ἀφροδιτη, properly, 'charming'), Epaphroditus, an associate with Paul in the ministry: Philippians 2:25; Philippians 4:18. See Ἐπαφρᾶς above.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Epaphroditus.

From epi (in the sense of devoted to) and Aphrodite (Venus); Epaphroditus, a Christian -- Epaphroditus. Compare Epaphras.

see GREEK epi

see GREEK Epaphras

Forms and Transliterations

επαφή επαφήσεις επαφήσω Επαφροδιτον Ἐπαφρόδιτον Επαφροδιτου Ἐπαφροδίτου Epaphroditon Epaphróditon Epaphroditou Epaphrodítou

Englishman's Concordance

Philippians 2:25 N-AMS
GRK: δὲ ἡγησάμην Ἐπαφρόδιτον τὸν ἀδελφὸν
NAS: to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother
KJV: to you Epaphroditus, my brother,
INT: moreover I esteemed [it] Epaphroditus the brother

Philippians 4:18 N-GMS
GRK: δεξάμενος παρὰ Ἐπαφροδίτου τὰ παρ'
NAS: having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent,
KJV: of Epaphroditus the things [which were sent] from
INT: having received from Epaphroditus the things from

Strong's Greek 1891
2 Occurrences

Ἐπαφρόδιτον — 1 Occ.
Ἐπαφροδίτου — 1 Occ.