221. Alexandreus

Lexicon

Alexandreus: Alexandrian

Original Word: Ἀλεξανδρεύς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Alexandreus
Pronunciation: al-ex-an-dreh-oos'
Phonetic Spelling: (al-ex-and-reuce')
Definition: Alexandrian
Meaning: an Alexandrian, a native (or resident) of Alexandria in Egypt.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Alexandria, Alexandrian.

From Alexandreia (the city so called); an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria -- of Alexandria, Alexandrian.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Alexandreia (Alexandria)
Definition
an Alexandrian
NASB Translation
Alexandrian (1), Alexandrians (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 221: Ἀλεξανδρεύς

Ἀλεξανδρεύς, (έως, ὁ, an Alexandrian, a native or a resident of Alexandria (a celebrated city of Egypt): Acts 6:9; Acts 18:24. ((Plutarch, Pomp. 49, 6; others.))

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexandreia), referring to the city of Alexandria in Egypt, which was founded by Alexander the Great.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἀλεξανδρεύς, as it specifically refers to a person from Alexandria, a city established in the Hellenistic period. However, the concept of identifying individuals by their city of origin is present in various forms throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to identify individuals who are from the city of Alexandria. It appears in contexts where the origin or background of a person is relevant to the narrative.

Context: • The term Ἀλεξανδρεύς is used in the New Testament to denote individuals from Alexandria, a prominent city in ancient Egypt known for its significant Jewish population and as a center of Hellenistic culture and learning. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and became a major hub of commerce, culture, and scholarship.
• In the New Testament, the term appears in Acts 18:24, where Apollos is described as "a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria." Apollos is noted for being eloquent and well-versed in the Scriptures, indicating the high level of education and cultural influence associated with Alexandrians.
• The city of Alexandria played a crucial role in the early Christian church, serving as a bridge between Jewish and Hellenistic cultures. It was home to the famous Library of Alexandria and the Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek.
• The presence of Alexandrians in the New Testament narrative highlights the diverse cultural and intellectual backgrounds of early Christian figures and the spread of Christianity across different regions of the Roman Empire.

Forms and Transliterations

Αλεξανδρευς Ἀλεξανδρεὺς Αλεξανδρεων Ἀλεξανδρέων Alexandreon Alexandreōn Alexandréon Alexandréōn Alexandreus Alexandreùs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 6:9 N-GMP
GRK: Κυρηναίων καὶ Ἀλεξανδρέων καὶ τῶν
NAS: Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some
KJV: and Alexandrians, and
INT: of Cyrenians and of Alexandrians and of those

Acts 18:24 N-NMS
GRK: Ἀπολλὼς ὀνόματι Ἀλεξανδρεὺς τῷ γένει
NAS: Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth,
KJV: born at Alexandria, an eloquent
INT: Apollos by name an Alexandrian by birth

Strong's Greek 221
2 Occurrences

Ἀλεξανδρέων — 1 Occ.
Ἀλεξανδρεὺς — 1 Occ.