Strong's Lexicon Alexandros: Alexander Original Word: Ἀλέξανδρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἀλέξω (alexō, meaning "to defend" or "to protect") and ἀνήρ (anēr, meaning "man"). Thus, Alexandros means "defender of men." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Alexander, as it is of Greek origin. However, the concept of a "defender" or "protector" can be related to Hebrew names like Eliezer (Strong's Hebrew 461), which means "God is my help." Usage: In the New Testament, the name Alexander is used to refer to several individuals. It is a common Greek name that signifies a person who is a protector or defender. The name is associated with various figures, some of whom are mentioned in a negative context, while others are more neutral. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Alexander was popular in the Hellenistic world, largely due to the influence of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who created one of the largest empires in ancient history. His legacy made the name widely used across the Greek-speaking world and beyond. In the context of the New Testament, the name reflects the cultural intermingling of Greek and Jewish societies during the Roman Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alexó (to ward off) and anér Definition Alexander, a son of Simon of Cyrene, also a coppersmith, also two Jews NASB Translation Alexander (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 223: ἈλέξανδροςἈλέξανδρος (i. e., defender of men), , ὁ, Alexander; 1. a son of that Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross of Jesus: Mark 15:21. 2. a certain man of the kindred of the high priest: Acts 4:6. 3. a certain Jew: Acts 19:33. 4. a certain coppersmith, an opponent of the apostle Paul: 1 Timothy 1:20; 2 Timothy 4:14; (others doubt whether both these passages relate to the same man; cf. e. g. Ellicott on the former). From the same as (the first part of) alektor and aner; man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man -- Alexander. see GREEK alektor see GREEK aner Englishman's Concordance Mark 15:21 N-GMSGRK: τὸν πατέρα Ἀλεξάνδρου καὶ Ῥούφου NAS: (the father of Alexander and Rufus), KJV: the father of Alexander and INT: the father of Alexander and Rufus Acts 4:6 N-NMS Acts 19:33 N-AMS Acts 19:33 N-NMS 1 Timothy 1:20 N-NMS 2 Timothy 4:14 N-NMS Strong's Greek 223 |
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