Lexicon Zénas: Zenas Original Word: Ζηνᾶς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zenas. Probably contracted from a poetic form of Zeus and doron; Jove-given; Zenas, a Christian -- Zenas. see GREEK Zeus see GREEK doron NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably a contr. of Zeus and dóron Definition "Zeus-given," Zenas, a Christian lawyer NASB Translation Zenas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2211: ΖηνᾶςΖηνᾶς (cf. Lightfoot on Colossians 4:15; Winer's Grammar, § 16 N. 1), Ζηνᾶν, (Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Zenas, at first a teacher of the Jewish law, afterward a Christian: Titus 3:13. (B. D. under the word.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Ζεύς (Zeus), the chief deity in Greek mythology, indicating a name that means "of Zeus" or "gift of Zeus."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Ζηνᾶς, as it is a Hellenistic name derived from Greek mythology. However, the concept of a "gift" or "living" can be loosely associated with Hebrew names like Nathan (Strong's Hebrew 5416), meaning "gift," or Chayim (Strong's Hebrew 2416), meaning "life" or "living." These associations are thematic rather than direct translations. Usage: The name Zenas appears once in the New Testament, specifically in the Epistle to Titus. Context: Zenas is mentioned in the New Testament in Titus 3:13, where the Apostle Paul instructs Titus to "diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, so that they will have everything they need" (BSB). This brief mention suggests that Zenas was a Christian lawyer, possibly a scribe or expert in Jewish law, who was traveling with Apollos, a well-known teacher and preacher in the early church. The context implies that Zenas was a trusted and valued member of the early Christian community, involved in missionary work or church support. His association with Apollos, who was known for his eloquence and knowledge of the Scriptures, indicates that Zenas was likely a man of learning and influence. The request for Titus to assist them underscores the importance of hospitality and support within the early church, ensuring that those engaged in ministry had the necessary resources for their journey and work. Forms and Transliterations Ζηναν Ζηνᾶν Zenan Zenân Zēnan ZēnânLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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