2913. Kréskés
Strong's Lexicon
Kréskés: Crescens

Original Word: Κρήσκης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Kréskés
Pronunciation: KRES-kace
Phonetic Spelling: (krace'-kace)
Definition: Crescens
Meaning: Crescens, a Christian, coadjutor of Paul.

Word Origin: Of Latin origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Crescens, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context.

Usage: Crescens is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to refer to a Christian companion of the Apostle Paul. The name itself means "growing" or "increasing," which may reflect a positive attribute or characteristic of the individual.

Cultural and Historical Background: Crescens is noted as one of Paul's fellow workers during the early Christian church's expansion. The mention of Crescens in the New Testament suggests he was part of the missionary efforts and possibly held a leadership role in the early church. The early Christian community was characterized by its missionary zeal and commitment to spreading the Gospel, often requiring individuals like Crescens to travel and support the establishment of new congregations.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Crescens, a Christian
NASB Translation
Crescens (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2913: Κρήσκης

Κρήσκης (cf. Buttmann, 17 (15)), , Latin Crescens, an unknown man: 2 Timothy 4:10.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Crescens.

Of Latin origin; growing; Cresces (i.e. Crescens), a Christian -- Crescens.

Forms and Transliterations
Κρησκης Κρήσκης Kreskes Krēskēs Krḗskes Krḗskēs
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2 Timothy 4:10 N-NMS
GRK: εἰς Θεσσαλονίκην Κρήσκης εἰς Γαλατίαν
NAS: to Thessalonica; Crescens [has gone] to Galatia,
KJV: Thessalonica; Crescens to
INT: to Thessalonica Crescens to Galatia

Strong's Greek 2913
1 Occurrence


Κρήσκης — 1 Occ.















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