Lexical Summary Kleopas: Cleopas Original Word: Κλεόπας Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cleopas. Probably contracted from Kleopatros (compound of kleos and pater); Cleopas, a Christian -- Cleopas. see GREEK kleos see GREEK pater NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originabb. for Kleopatros (Cleopatros, "celebration of the father") Definition Cleopas, a Christian NASB Translation Cleopas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2810: ΚλεοπᾶςΚλεοπᾶς (on the decl. cf. Buttmann, 20 (18)) (apparently contracted from Κλεοπατρος, see Ἀντιπᾶς (cf. Letronne in the Revue Archeologique, 1844-45, i., p. 485ff)), ὁ, Cleopas, one of Christ's disciples: Luke 24:18. (Cf. Lightfoot, Commentary on Galatians, p. 267; B. D. under Cleopas.) Topical Lexicon Biblical SettingCleopas appears in the Resurrection narrative of Luke 24. On the first day of the week he and another disciple are walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus when the risen Jesus joins them unrecognized, expounds the Scriptures concerning Himself, and is finally revealed “in the breaking of the bread” (Luke 24:35). Cleopas and his companion immediately return to Jerusalem to report to the Eleven, thereby becoming among the earliest witnesses of the Resurrection. Role in Luke 24 1. Voice of Confusion – Cleopas speaks for discouraged followers who “had hoped that He was the One who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:21). Thus Cleopas stands at the pivot between doubt and faith, ignorance and understanding, despair and joyful proclamation. Possible Identification with Other New Testament Figures • Clopas of John 19:25. Spellings differ by a single vowel in Greek, and early writers (e.g., Eusebius quoting Hegesippus) treat Clopas as Joseph’s brother. If the identification is correct, Cleopas would be the uncle of Jesus and husband of “Mary the wife of Clopas,” placing him within the Holy Family’s circle. While certainty is unattainable, these associations show that Cleopas is not an isolated figure but potentially linked to the core leadership of the early Church. Historical and Traditional Testimony • Hegesippus (second century) records that Simeon, son of Clopas, succeeded James as bishop of Jerusalem and was martyred under Trajan. Theological Significance 1. Christological Fulfillment – The Emmaus discourse shows how the Law, Prophets, and Writings converge in Jesus, validating the prophetic authority of the Old Testament. Lessons for Discipleship • Honest Questions Invite Divine Answers – Cleopas’ bewilderment opens the door for Jesus to teach. Key References Luke 24:13-35; John 19:25 (possible parallel); Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History 3.11.2; Hegesippus, fragments in Eusebius 3.32. Forms and Transliterations Κλεοπας Κλεοπᾶς Κλεόπας Kleopas KleópasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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