2459. Ioustos

Lexicon

Ioustos: Justus

Original Word: Ἰοῦστος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Ioustos
Pronunciation: yoo'-stos
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-ooce'-tos)
Definition: Justus
Meaning: Justus, (a) a surname of Joseph Barsabbas, one of the two nominated to fill Judas' place as apostle, (b) Titius Justus, a Corinthian Christian, (c) surname of Jesus, a Christian with Paul in Rome.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Justus.

Of Latin origin ("just"); Justus, the name of three Christian -- Justus.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Justus, the name of three Christian
NASB Translation
Justus (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2459: Ἰοῦστος

Ἰοῦστος, Ἰούστου, ὁ, Justus (cf. Lightfoot on Colossians 4:11), the surname

1. of Joseph, a convert from Judaism, who was also surnamed Barsabas (better Barsabbas which see): Acts 1:23.

2. of Titus, a Corinthian (a Jewish proselyte): Acts 18:7.

3. of a certain Jesus (a Jewish Christian): Colossians 4:11.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Latin name "Justus," meaning "just" or "righteous."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek name Ἰοῦστος, as it is derived from a Latin origin. However, the concept of righteousness or justice, which the name embodies, is often represented in Hebrew by words such as צַדִּיק (tsaddiq • Strong's Hebrew 6662), meaning "righteous" or "just."

Usage: The name Ἰοῦστος appears in the New Testament as a designation for certain early Christians. It is used to refer to individuals who were known for their upright character and faithfulness to the Gospel.

Context: • Acts 1:23: "So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias." In this context, Justus is one of the two candidates considered to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle. His inclusion in this important decision highlights his standing and reputation among the early believers.

• Acts 18:7: "So Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God." Titius Justus is noted for his hospitality towards Paul and his ministry. His home served as a meeting place for believers, indicating his commitment to the Christian community and his role in supporting the spread of the Gospel.

• Colossians 4:11: "Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me." Here, Justus is mentioned as a Jewish Christian who worked alongside Paul. His companionship and support were a source of comfort to Paul, underscoring the importance of fellowship and collaboration in ministry.

The name Justus, therefore, is associated with individuals who played significant roles in the early church, demonstrating faithfulness, hospitality, and support for the apostolic mission. These men were recognized for their righteous character and dedication to the work of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιουστος Ἰοῦστος Ιουστου Ἰούστου ιππαζομένους ίππαρχαι ιππασία ιππασίας ιππάσονται Ioustos Ioûstos Ioustou Ioústou

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 1:23 N-NMS
GRK: ὃς ἐπεκλήθη Ἰοῦστος καὶ Μαθθίαν
NAS: was also called Justus), and Matthias.
KJV: who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
INT: who was called Justus and Matthias

Acts 18:7 N-GMS
GRK: ὀνόματι Τιτίου Ἰούστου σεβομένου τὸν
NAS: Titius Justus, a worshiper
KJV: named Justus, [one] that worshipped
INT: by name Titius Justus who worshipped

Colossians 4:11 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰοῦστος οἱ ὄντες
NAS: who is called Justus; these
KJV: which is called Justus, who are
INT: called Justus the are

Strong's Greek 2459
3 Occurrences

Ἰοῦστος — 2 Occ.
Ἰούστου — 1 Occ.