Strong's Lexicon Erastos: Erastus Original Word: Ἔραστος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐράω (eraō), meaning "to love" or "to desire." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Erastus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of being "beloved" or "desired" can be related to Hebrew words like אָהוּב (ahuv), meaning "beloved." Usage: Erastus is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to refer to a Christian who was part of the early church and had a significant role in the ministry of the Apostle Paul. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, names often carried meanings related to personal attributes or familial connections. The name Erastus, meaning "beloved" or "desired," reflects a common practice of naming individuals with aspirational or affectionate terms. Erastus is noted in the New Testament as a city official, which indicates a person of some standing and influence in society. This suggests that early Christianity reached individuals across various social strata, including those in positions of civic responsibility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eraó (to love) Definition "beloved," Erastus, the name of two Christian NASB Translation Erastus (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2037: ἜραστοςἜραστος, Ἐραστου, ὁ, Erastus, (ἐραστός beloved, (cf. Chandler § 325; Lipsius, Gram. Untersuch., p. 30)), the name of two Christians: 1. the companion of the apostle Paul, Acts 19:22; 2. the city treasurer of Corinth, Romans 16:23. Which of the two is meant in 2 Timothy 4:20 cannot be determined. STRONGS NT 2037a: ἐραυνάωἐραυνάω, a later and especially Alexandrian (cf. Sturz, Dial. Maced. et Alex., p. 117) form for ἐρευνάω, which see. Cf. Tdf. edition 7 min. Proleg., p. 37; (the major edition, p. 34; especially ed. 8 Proleg., p. 81f); Buttmann, 58 (50). From erao (to love); beloved; Erastus, a Christian -- Erastus. Englishman's Concordance Acts 19:22 N-AMSGRK: Τιμόθεον καὶ Ἔραστον αὐτὸς ἐπέσχεν NAS: to him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself KJV: and Erastus; but he himself INT: Timothy and Erastus he remained Romans 16:23 N-NMS 2 Timothy 4:20 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2037 |
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