Lexicon Néreus: Nereus Original Word: Νηρεύς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nereus. Apparently from a derivative of the base of naus (meaning wet); Nereus, a Christian -- Nereus. see GREEK naus NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin, name of a mythological sea god Definition Nereus, a Christian NASB Translation Nereus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3517: ΝηρεύςΝηρεύς ((cf. Vanicek, p. 1158)), Νηρευσεως, ὁ, Nereus, a Christian who lived at Rome: Romans 16:15 (where L marginal reading Νηρεαν). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Greek mythology, Νηρεύς (Nēreus) is a name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the sea god Nereus, known for his wisdom and truthfulness.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Νηρεύς, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context and does not have a counterpart in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The name Νηρεύς appears once in the New Testament, specifically in the context of a personal greeting. Context: Νηρεύς (Nēreus) is mentioned in the New Testament in the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans. In Romans 16:15, Paul sends greetings to Nereus and his sister, indicating that they were members of the early Christian community in Rome. The brief mention suggests that Nereus was a believer of some standing within the church, though specific details about his life and role are not provided in the biblical text. The inclusion of his sister in the greeting may imply that they were part of a household church or a family of believers. The mention of Nereus in this epistle highlights the diverse and interconnected nature of the early Christian communities, where individuals from various backgrounds and social standings were united in their faith in Christ. Forms and Transliterations Νηρεα Νηρέα Nerea Neréa Nērea NēréaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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