3065. Loukas

Lexicon

Loukas: Luke

Original Word: Λουκᾶς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Loukas
Pronunciation: loo-KAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (loo-kas')
Definition: Luke
Meaning: Lucas, Luke, Christian physician and writer of the Third Gospel and Acts.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lucas, Luke.

Contracted from Latin Lucanus; Lucas, a Christian -- Lucas, Luke.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
contr. from the Latin Lucanus
Definition
Luke, a Christian
NASB Translation
Luke (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3065: Λουκᾶς

Λουκᾶς, Λουκᾶ, ὁ (contracted from Λουκανος; (cf. Lightfoot on Colossians 4:14), Winers Grammar, 103 (97) (cf. Buttmann, 20 (18); on the diverse origin of contracted or abbrev. proper names in ἅς cf. Lobeck, Patholog. Proleg., p. 506; Lightfoot on Colossians 4:15)), Luke, a Christian of Gentile origin, the companion of the apostle Paul in preaching the gospel and on many of his journeys (Acts 16:10-17; Acts 20:5-15; Acts 21:1-18; Acts 28:10-16); he was a physician, and according to the tradition of the church from Irenaeus (3, 14, 1f) down, which has been recently assailed with little success, the author of the third canonical Gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles: Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 1:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A contracted form of the Latin name "Lucanus," which is derived from "Lucius."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Λουκᾶς, as it is a Hellenized form of a Latin name. However, the role and function of Luke in the New Testament can be compared to figures in the Hebrew Bible who served as chroniclers or companions to key leaders, though no specific Hebrew entry corresponds directly to Luke's name.

Usage: The name Λουκᾶς appears in the New Testament as a reference to Luke, a close associate of Paul and a key figure in the early Christian church.

Context: Λουκᾶς, or Luke, is a significant figure in the New Testament, known primarily as the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is mentioned by name in three passages: Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:11, and Philemon 1:24. In Colossians 4:14, Paul refers to him as "the beloved physician," indicating his profession and close relationship with Paul. Luke's medical background is often noted as influencing his detailed and orderly account of events in his writings.

Luke's Gospel is the third book of the New Testament and provides a comprehensive narrative of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is particularly noted for its emphasis on the compassion of Jesus, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the inclusion of marginalized groups. The Acts of the Apostles, also attributed to Luke, continues the narrative, detailing the early church's formation and expansion, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the missionary journeys of Paul.

Luke's writings are characterized by their historical accuracy, attention to detail, and literary quality. His accounts are considered invaluable for understanding the early Christian movement and the spread of the Gospel. Luke's role as a companion of Paul is highlighted in Acts, where he often uses the first-person plural "we," indicating his presence during certain missionary journeys.

Tradition holds that Luke was a Gentile, making him unique among the New Testament writers, who were predominantly Jewish. His perspective as a Gentile Christian provides a broader view of the Gospel's reach and the inclusivity of the Christian message.

Forms and Transliterations

Λουκας Λουκᾶς Loukas Loukâs

Englishman's Concordance

Colossians 4:14 N-NMS
GRK: ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Λουκᾶς ὁ ἰατρὸς
NAS: Luke, the beloved physician,
KJV: Luke, the beloved physician,
INT: Greets you Luke the physician

2 Timothy 4:11 N-NMS
GRK: Λουκᾶς ἐστὶν μόνος
NAS: Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark
KJV: Only Luke is with
INT: Luke is alone

Philemon 1:24 N-NMS
GRK: Ἀρίσταρχος Δημᾶς Λουκᾶς οἱ συνεργοί
NAS: Demas, Luke, my fellow workers.
KJV: Demas, Lucas, my
INT: Aristarchus Demas Luke the fellow workers

Strong's Greek 3065
3 Occurrences

Λουκᾶς — 3 Occ.