Strong's Lexicon Linos: Linus Original Word: Λίνος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "flax" or "linen," which is related to the process of making linen cloth. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Linus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of leadership and succession can be related to various Hebrew terms for leaders or elders, such as זָקֵן (zaqen, Strong's Hebrew 2205) meaning "elder." Usage: In the New Testament, "Linos" refers to a person named Linus. He is mentioned in the context of early Christian communities and is noted for his association with the Apostle Paul. Cultural and Historical Background: Linus is traditionally considered to be one of the early leaders of the Christian church in Rome. According to early church tradition, he is often identified as the successor to the Apostle Peter as the bishop of Rome. This reflects the early organizational structure of the church and the importance of apostolic succession in maintaining doctrinal continuity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe name of a mythical minstrel, perhaps from linon (for the string of a musical instrument) Definition Linus, a Christian NASB Translation Linus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3044: ΛίνοςΛίνος (not Λίνος (with R G Tr); see Passow (or Liddell and Scott), under the word; cf. Lipsius, Gramm. Untersuch., p. 42), Λινου, ὁ, Linus, one of Paul's Christian associates; according to ecclesiastical tradition bishop of the church at Rome (cf. Hase, Polemik, edition 3, p. 131; Lipsius, Chronologie d. röm. Bischöfe, p. 146; (Dict. of Chris. Biog. under the word)): 2 Timothy 4:21. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Linus. Perhaps from linon; Linus, a Christian -- Linus. see GREEK linon Forms and Transliterations ελίπανας ελίπανε ελιπάνθη ελιπάνθησαν Λινος Λίνος λιπαίνει λιπανάτω Linos LínosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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