3526. Niger

Lexicon

Niger: Niger

Original Word: Νίγερ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Niger
Pronunciation: NEE-ger
Phonetic Spelling: (neeg'-er)
Definition: Niger
Meaning: Niger, a proper name.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Niger.

Of Latin origin; black; Niger, a Christian -- Niger.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin (dark in color)
Definition
Niger, a Christian
NASB Translation
Niger (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3526: Νίγερ

Νίγερ, ὁ (a Latin name (`black')), Niger, surname of the prophet Symeon: Acts 13:1.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Latin origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for Νίγερ, as it is a name of Latin origin used in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The term is used as a surname or additional name for a specific individual in the New Testament.

Context: Νίγερ (Niger) is mentioned in the New Testament in the Book of Acts. The name is attributed to Simeon, one of the prophets and teachers in the early church at Antioch. The use of the name Niger, meaning "black," likely refers to his complexion or possibly his African heritage, indicating the diversity present in the early Christian community.

Biblical Reference:
• Acts 13:1 (BSB): "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."

In this context, Simeon called Niger is listed among prominent leaders in the church at Antioch, a significant center for early Christianity. The mention of his name alongside others from diverse backgrounds highlights the inclusive nature of the early church, which embraced individuals from various ethnicities and social standings.

The church at Antioch was instrumental in the spread of the Gospel, and the presence of leaders like Simeon called Niger underscores the collaborative and multicultural efforts in the mission of the early church. This diversity is a testament to the unifying power of the Gospel message, transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries.

Forms and Transliterations

Νιγερ Νίγερ Niger Níger

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 13:1 N
GRK: ὁ καλούμενος Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος
NAS: who was called Niger, and Lucius
KJV: that was called Niger, and
INT: who was called Niger and Lucius

Strong's Greek 3526
1 Occurrence

Νίγερ — 1 Occ.