3066. Loukios

Lexicon

Loukios: Lucius

Original Word: Λούκιος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Loukios
Pronunciation: LOO-kee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (loo'-kee-os)
Definition: Lucius
Meaning: Lucius, (a) of Cyrene, an early Christian, in the church of Antioch, by some identified with the evangelist Luke, (b) a Christian with Paul at Corinth, by some identified with (a).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lucius.

Of Latin origin; illuminative; Lucius, a Christian -- Lucius.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Lucius, the name of two Christian
NASB Translation
Lucius (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3066: Λούκιος

Λούκιος, Λουκιου, ὁ (a Latin name), Lucius, of Cyrene, a prophet mad teacher of the church at Antioch: Acts 13:1; perhaps the same Lucius that is mentioned in Romans 16:21.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A Latin name, possibly derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Λούκιος (Loukios) in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as it is a Latin name adopted into Greek.

Usage: The name Lucius appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, referring to a Christian leader in the early church.

Context: Lucius is mentioned in the New Testament as a prominent figure in the early Christian community. In Acts 13:1, Lucius is identified as one of the prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch. The passage states: "Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul." (BSB)

Lucius of Cyrene is noted for his role in the diverse leadership of the Antioch church, which was a significant center for early Christian mission and outreach. Cyrene, located in modern-day Libya, was a city with a substantial Jewish population, and Lucius may have been among those who were part of the Jewish diaspora. His inclusion in the list of leaders highlights the multicultural and multiethnic nature of the early church, reflecting the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish communities to Gentile regions.

The mention of Lucius in Acts 13:1 is brief, and there is limited information about his life and ministry beyond this reference. However, his presence in the leadership of the Antioch church suggests that he was a respected and influential figure in the early Christian movement. The church at Antioch played a crucial role in the missionary journeys of Paul and Barnabas, and Lucius's involvement in this community indicates his participation in the broader mission of spreading the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

Λουκιος Λούκιος λουτήρα λουτήρας λουτήρες λουτήρων Loukios Loúkios

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 13:1 N-NMS
GRK: Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος ὁ Κυρηναῖος
NAS: Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene,
KJV: Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and
INT: Niger and Lucius the Cyrenian

Romans 16:21 N-NMS
GRK: μου καὶ Λούκιος καὶ Ἰάσων
NAS: greets you, and [so] [do] Lucius and Jason
KJV: workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason,
INT: of me and Lucius and Jason

Strong's Greek 3066
2 Occurrences

Λούκιος — 2 Occ.