Lexicon Nikanór: Nicanor Original Word: Νικάνωρ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nicanor. Probably from nikao; victorious; Nicanor, a Christian -- Nicanor. see GREEK nikao NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from nikaó and anér Definition Nicanor, a Christian NASB Translation Nicanor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3527: ΝικάνωρΝικάνωρ ((i. e. 'conqueror')), Νικάνορος, ὁ, Nicanor, of Antioch (?), one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem: Acts 6:5. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "νίκη" (nikē), meaning "victory," and "ἀνήρ" (anēr), meaning "man." Thus, Νικάνωρ can be understood as "victorious man" or "conqueror."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Νικάνωρ, as it is a Hellenistic name. However, the concept of victory, as implied in the name, can be related to Hebrew words such as "נֵצַח" (netsach, Strong's Hebrew 5331) meaning "victory" or "endurance." Usage: The name Nicanor appears in the New Testament in the context of the early Christian church. It is specifically mentioned in the Book of Acts. Context: Nicanor is one of the seven men chosen by the early Christian community in Jerusalem to serve as deacons, as recorded in Acts 6:5. These men were selected to address the needs of the Hellenistic Jewish widows who were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. The selection of these men, including Nicanor, was a pivotal moment in the early church, as it demonstrated the community's commitment to fairness and the equitable treatment of all its members, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. Forms and Transliterations Νικανορα Νικάνορα Nikanora NikánoraLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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