Berean Strong's Lexicon Alexandrinos: Alexandrian Original Word: Ἀλεξανδρινός Word Origin: Derived from Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexandria), a city in Egypt named after Alexander the Great. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Alexandrinos," as it is a term specific to the Greek language and culture, particularly related to the city of Alexandria. Usage: The term "Alexandrinos" is used to describe something or someone originating from Alexandria, a prominent city in ancient Egypt. In the New Testament, it is used to refer to ships that were from Alexandria, indicating their origin and possibly their trade routes. Cultural and Historical Background: Alexandria was a major center of Hellenistic culture and learning, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. It was known for its Great Library and as a hub of commerce and trade in the Mediterranean. The city was a melting pot of Greek, Jewish, and Egyptian cultures, and it played a significant role in the early spread of Christianity. The Jewish community in Alexandria was substantial, and the city was a key location for the translation of the Hebrew Scriptures into Greek, known as the Septuagint. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Alexandreus Definition Alexandrian NASB Translation Alexandrian (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 222: ἈλεξανδρινόςἈλεξανδρινός (cf. Tdf.'s note on Acts 27:6; G L Tr Cobet, others (δρῖνος; Chandler § 397 note), (ή, , Alexandrian: Acts 27:6; Acts 28:11. ((Polybius 34, 8, 7.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Alexandria. From the same as Alexandreus; Alexandrine, or belonging to Alexandria -- of Alexandria. see GREEK Alexandreus Forms and Transliterations Αλεξανδρινον Ἀλεξανδρινὸν Ἀλεξανδρῖνον Αλεξανδρινω Ἀλεξανδρινῷ Ἀλεξανδρίνῳ Alexandrino Alexandrinō Alexandrinôi Alexandrinō̂i Alexandrinon AlexandrinònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:6 Adj-ANSGRK: ἑκατοντάρχης πλοῖον Ἀλεξανδρινὸν πλέον εἰς NAS: found an Alexandrian ship KJV: a ship of Alexandria sailing INT: centurion a ship of Alexandria sailing to Acts 28:11 Adj-DNS Strong's Greek 222 |
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