Berean Strong's Lexicon Sergios: Sergius Original Word: Σέργιος Word Origin: Of Latin origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Sergius, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context. Usage: The name "Sergios" refers to a Roman proconsul mentioned in the New Testament. He is known as Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence and authority who encountered the Apostle Paul during his first missionary journey. The name is used to identify a specific historical figure who played a role in the early spread of Christianity. Cultural and Historical Background: Sergius Paulus was a Roman proconsul of Cyprus during the first century AD. The title "proconsul" indicates that he was a governor of a senatorial province in the Roman Empire. Cyprus was an important island in the Mediterranean, and its governance was crucial for maintaining Roman influence in the region. Sergius Paulus is noted for his openness to the message of the Gospel, which was significant given his high status and the prevalent pagan culture of the time. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4588: ΣέργιοςΣέργιος, Σεργιου, ὁ, Sergius, surnamed Paulus, proconsul of Cyprus, converted to Christianity by the apostle Paul; otherwise unknown (cf. Lightfoot in Contemp. Rev. for 1878, p. 290; Farrar, St. Paul, vol. i., Excurs. xvi.; Reman, Saint Paul, p. 14f): Acts 13:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sergius. Of Latin origin; Sergius, a Roman -- Sergius. Forms and Transliterations Σεργιω Σεργίῳ σεύτλιον Sergio Sergiō Sergíoi SergíōiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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