Berean Strong's Lexicon Silas: Silas Original Word: Σίλας Word Origin: Of Latin origin, possibly a contraction of Silvanus Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Silas, as it is a Greek name of Latin origin. However, the role of Silas as a prophet and leader can be compared to figures like Nathan (Strong's Hebrew 5416) or Samuel (Strong's Hebrew 8050), who were also prophets and leaders in Israel. Usage: Silas is a prominent figure in the New Testament, known for being a leader in the early Christian church and a companion of the Apostle Paul. His name is associated with missionary work, church leadership, and the spread of the Gospel. Cultural and Historical Background: Silas, also known as Silvanus, was a Jewish Christian who played a significant role in the early church. He was a prophet and a leader in the Jerusalem church, chosen to accompany Paul on his second missionary journey. Silas is noted for his Roman citizenship, which afforded him certain legal protections and privileges. His work alongside Paul and Timothy helped establish and strengthen early Christian communities across the Roman Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Aramaic origin Definition Silas, a fellow missionary of Paul NASB Translation Silas (13). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4609: ΣιλᾶςΣιλᾶς (genitive not found (except Josephus, Vita17 Σιλᾷ)), dative Σιλᾷ, accusative Σιλᾶν (Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Silas (contracted from Σιλουανός, which see; Winer's Grammar, 103 (97)), a Roman citizen (Acts 16:37f), the companion of the apostle Paul in several of his journeys, and his associate in preaching the gospel: Acts 15:22, 27, 32, 34 Rec., 40; Acts 16:19, 25, 29; Acts 17:4, 10, 14; Acts 18:5. (B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Silas. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian -- Silas. see GREEK Silouanos Forms and Transliterations Σιλα Σίλᾳ Σιλαν Σιλᾶν Σίλαν Σιλας Σιλᾶς Σίλας Sila Sílāi Silan Sílan Silas SílasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 15:22 N-AMSGRK: Βαρσαββᾶν καὶ Σίλαν ἄνδρας ἡγουμένους NAS: Barsabbas, and Silas, leading KJV: Barsabas, and Silas, chief men INT: Barnabas and Silas men leading Acts 15:27 N-AMS Acts 15:32 N-NMS Acts 15:34 Noun-DMS Acts 15:40 N-AMS Acts 16:19 N-AMS Acts 16:25 N-NMS Acts 16:29 N-DMS Acts 17:4 N-DMS Acts 17:10 N-AMS Acts 17:14 N-NMS Acts 17:15 N-AMS Acts 18:5 N-NMS Strong's Greek 4609 |
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