Lexicon Parmenas: Parmenas Original Word: Παρμενᾶς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Parmenas. Probably by contraction for Parmenides (a derivative of a compound of para and meno); constant; Parmenas, a Christian -- Parmenas. see GREEK para see GREEK meno NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably a contr. for Parmenidés (from a comp. of para and menó) or a similar name Definition "constant," Parmenas, a Christian NASB Translation Parmenas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3937: ΠαρμενᾶςΠαρμενᾶς (probably contracted from Παρμενιδης 'steadfast'; cf. Winer's Grammar, 103 (97)), accusative Παρμενᾶν (cf. Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Parmenas, one of the seven deacons of the primitive church at Jerusalem: Acts 6:5. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The name Παρμενᾶς is of Greek origin, likely a contracted form of the name Παρμενίων (Parmenion), which means "abiding" or "steadfast."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Παρμενᾶς, as it is a Greek name and not derived from Hebrew. However, the concept of service and ministry, as exemplified by Parmenas, can be related to Hebrew terms for service, such as עָבַד (avad, Strong's Hebrew 5647), which means "to serve" or "to work." Usage: The name Παρμενᾶς appears in the New Testament as one of the seven men chosen to serve in the early church in Jerusalem. He is mentioned in the context of the selection of deacons to assist the apostles. Context: Parmenas is mentioned in the Book of Acts as one of the seven deacons chosen by the early Christian community to assist the apostles by managing the distribution of food and resources to the widows and needy within the church. This selection was made to ensure that the apostles could focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. The account is found in Acts 6:5, which states: "This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism." Parmenas, along with the other deacons, played a crucial role in the early church by helping to maintain unity and address practical needs, allowing the apostles to continue their spiritual leadership. His inclusion in this list highlights the importance of service and administration in the early Christian community. Forms and Transliterations Παρμεναν Παρμενᾶν παροδεύοντος Parmenan ParmenânLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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