2890. Kouartos

Lexicon

Kouartos: Quartus

Original Word: Κούαρτος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Kouartos
Pronunciation: koo'-ar-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (koo'-ar-tos)
Definition: Quartus
Meaning: Quartus, a Christian, brother of Erastus the Corinthian.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Quartus.

Of Latin origin (fourth); Quartus, a Christian -- Quartus.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Quartus, a Christian at Rome
NASB Translation
Quartus (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2890: Κούαρτος

Κούαρτος, Κουαρτου, ὁ (a Latin name), Quartus, an unknown Christian: Romans 16:23.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Latin "Quartus," meaning "fourth."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Quartus, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of naming based on order or position can be seen in Hebrew names like "Reuben" (meaning "behold, a son"), which reflects a similar cultural practice of naming based on familial or birth circumstances.

Usage: The name Quartus appears in the New Testament as a Christian believer in the early church.

Context: Quartus is mentioned in the New Testament in the Epistle to the Romans. In Romans 16:23, Paul includes Quartus in his greetings to the believers in Rome: "Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you." (BSB)

Quartus is identified as a "brother," indicating his status as a fellow believer and member of the early Christian community. The mention of Quartus, alongside notable figures such as Gaius and Erastus, suggests that he was part of the vibrant and diverse network of early Christians who supported Paul's ministry. Although little is known about Quartus beyond this brief mention, his inclusion in Paul's letter highlights the interconnectedness and mutual support among early Christians.

The name Quartus, meaning "fourth," was a common Roman name, reflecting the practice of naming children based on their birth order. This suggests that Quartus may have been of Roman or Latin origin, which aligns with the multicultural composition of the early church.

Forms and Transliterations

Κουαρτος Κούαρτος Kouartos Koúartos

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 16:23 N-NMS
GRK: πόλεως καὶ Κούαρτος ὁ ἀδελφός
NAS: greets you, and Quartus, the brother.
KJV: you, and Quartus a brother.
INT: city and Quartus the brother

Strong's Greek 2890
1 Occurrence

Κούαρτος — 1 Occ.