Lexicon Nikolaités: Nicolaitan Original Word: Νικολαΐτης Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nicolaitane. From Nikolaos; a Nicolaite, i.e. Adherent of Nicolaus -- Nicolaitane. see GREEK Nikolaos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Nikolaos Definition a Nicolaitan, a follower of Nicolaus, who probably was not the same as NG3532 NASB Translation Nicolaitans (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3531: ΝικολαΐτηςΝικολαΐτης, Νικολαιτου, ὁ, a follower of Nicolaus, a Nicolaitan: plural, Revelation 2:6, 15 — a name which, it can scarcely be doubted, refers symbolically to the same persons who in Revelation 2:14 are charged with holding τήν διδαχήν Βαλαάμ, i. e. after the example of Balaam, casting a stumblingblock before the church of God (Numbers 24:1-3) by upholding the liberty of eating things sacrificed unto idols as well as of committing fornication; for the Greek name Νικόλαος coincides with the Hebrew בִּלְעָם according to the interpretation of the latter which regards it as signifying destruction of the people. See in Βαλαάμ; (cf. BB. DD., under the words Nicolaitans, Nicolas; also commentaries on Revelation, at the passages cited). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), which is a compound of νίκη (nikē, meaning "victory") and λαός (laos, meaning "people").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the term "Nicolaitans" as it is a specific reference to a group mentioned in the New Testament. However, the concept of false teachings and idolatry can be related to various Hebrew terms associated with apostasy and idolatry, such as עָבוֹדָה זָרָה (avodah zarah, meaning "foreign worship" or "idolatry"). Usage: The term "Nicolaitans" is used in the New Testament to describe a group whose practices and teachings were considered heretical and contrary to the teachings of Christ. They are specifically mentioned in the context of the churches in Ephesus and Pergamum. Context: The Nicolaitans are referenced in the Book of Revelation, where their deeds are condemned by Christ. In Revelation 2:6, the church in Ephesus is commended for hating the practices of the Nicolaitans, which Christ also hates: "But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate." In Revelation 2:15, the church in Pergamum is criticized for having members who hold to the teachings of the Nicolaitans: "In the same way, some of you also hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans." Forms and Transliterations Νικολαιτων Νικολαϊτῶν Nikolaiton Nikolaitōn Nikolaïtôn Nikolaïtō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 2:6 N-GMPGRK: ἔργα τῶν Νικολαϊτῶν ἃ κἀγὼ NAS: the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which KJV: the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which INT: works of the Nicolaitans which I also Revelation 2:15 N-GMP |
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