223. Alexandros

Lexicon

Alexandros: Alexander

Original Word: Ἀλέξανδρος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Alexandros
Pronunciation: al-ex'-an-dros
Phonetic Spelling: (al-ex'-an-dros)
Definition: Alexander
Meaning: Alexander, a name of Greek origin, (a) son of Simon of Cyrene, (b) the High Priest's kinsman, (c) an Ephesian Jew, (d) the coppersmith.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Alexander.

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

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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: Ἀλέξανδρος

Ἀλέξανδρος (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).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἀλέξω (alexō), meaning "to defend" or "to help," and ἀνήρ (anēr), meaning "man." Thus, the name means "defender of men."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος, as it is of Greek origin and not found in the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of a "defender" or "helper" can be related to various Hebrew terms for protection and aid, though none correspond directly to the name Alexander.

Usage: The name Ἀλέξανδρος appears in the New Testament, referring to several individuals, including a member of the high priestly family, a coppersmith, and a son of Simon of Cyrene.

Context: • Alexander the Coppersmith: Mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:14, "Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds." This Alexander is noted for opposing the Apostle Paul and causing him significant trouble. His actions are a warning against those who resist the gospel.

• Alexander, Son of Simon of Cyrene: Referenced indirectly in Mark 15:21, "Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross." This Alexander is identified as the son of Simon, who was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus. His mention suggests that he and his family were known to the early Christian community.

• Alexander of the High Priestly Family: In Acts 4:6, "Annas the high priest was there, along with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family." This Alexander is part of the high priestly family present during the trial of Peter and John, indicating his involvement in the religious leadership of the time.

• Alexander in Ephesus: In Acts 19:33, during the riot in Ephesus, "The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people." This Alexander is a Jewish figure who attempts to address the crowd during the uproar caused by the silversmiths against Paul’s ministry.

Forms and Transliterations

Αλεξανδρον Ἀλέξανδρον Αλεξανδρος Ἀλέξανδρος Αλεξανδρου Ἀλεξάνδρου Alexandron Aléxandron Alexandros Aléxandros Alexandrou Alexándrou

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 15:21 N-GMS
GRK: 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
GRK: Ἰωάννης καὶ Ἀλέξανδρος καὶ ὅσοι
NAS: and John and Alexander, and all who
KJV: John, and Alexander, and as many as
INT: John and Alexander and as many as

Acts 19:33 N-AMS
GRK: ὄχλου συνεβίβασαν Ἀλέξανδρον προβαλόντων αὐτὸν
NAS: concluded [it was] Alexander, since the Jews
KJV: they drew Alexander out of
INT: crowd they put forward Alexander having thrust forward him

Acts 19:33 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ δὲ Ἀλέξανδρος κατασείσας τὴν
NAS: with his hand, Alexander was intending
KJV: And Alexander beckoned
INT: and Alexander having made a sign with the

1 Timothy 1:20 N-NMS
GRK: Ὑμέναιος καὶ Ἀλέξανδρος οὓς παρέδωκα
NAS: are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom
KJV: and Alexander; whom
INT: Hymenaeus and Alexander whom I handed over

2 Timothy 4:14 N-NMS
GRK: Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ χαλκεὺς
NAS: Alexander the coppersmith did
KJV: Alexander the coppersmith did
INT: Alexander the smith

Strong's Greek 223
6 Occurrences

Ἀλέξανδρον — 1 Occ.
Ἀλέξανδρος — 4 Occ.
Ἀλεξάνδρου — 1 Occ.