4610. Silouanos

Lexicon

Silouanos: Silvanus

Original Word: Σιλουανός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Silouanos
Pronunciation: see-loo-an-OS
Phonetic Spelling: (sil-oo-an-os')
Definition: Silvanus
Meaning: Silvanus, a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Silvanus.

Of Latin origin; "silvan"; Silvanus, a Christian -- Silvanus. Compare Silas.

see GREEK Silas

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a Latin form of Silas
Definition
"sylvan," Silvanus, alt. form of the name Silas
NASB Translation
Silvanus (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4610: Σιλουανός

Σιλουανός, Σιλουανοῦ, ὁ, Silvanus, the same man who in Acts is called Σιλᾶς (which see): 2 Corinthians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 Peter 5:12. (Not infrequent written in the manuscripts Σιλβανος, Silbanus; cf. Tdf. on Iliad chapters)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Latin origin, derived from the name "Silvanus," which is related to the Latin word "silva," meaning "forest" or "wood."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Σιλουανός, as it is of Latin origin. However, the role and function of Silvanus as a prophet and leader in the early church can be compared to various Old Testament figures who served as messengers and leaders among God's people.

Usage: The name Σιλουανός appears in the New Testament as a prominent early Christian figure, often associated with the Apostle Paul. He is mentioned in several epistles as a co-worker and fellow missionary.

Context: Silvanus, also known as Silas, is a significant figure in the early Christian church. He is first introduced in the Book of Acts as a leader in the Jerusalem church and a prophet (Acts 15:22, 32). Silvanus was chosen to accompany Paul on his second missionary journey after the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:40). He played a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel, particularly in Macedonia and Greece.

Silvanus is mentioned in several of Paul's epistles, indicating his close collaboration with the Apostle. In 2 Corinthians 1:19, Paul refers to him as a preacher of Jesus Christ alongside himself and Timothy: "For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by us—by me and Silvanus and Timothy—was not 'Yes' and 'No,' but in Him it has always been 'Yes.'" This highlights his role in the proclamation of the Gospel.

Additionally, Silvanus is noted as a co-author of the letters to the Thessalonians. In 1 Thessalonians 1:1, the greeting includes his name: "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you." This indicates his significant involvement in the early church's correspondence and doctrinal teaching.

Silvanus is also mentioned in 1 Peter 5:12, where Peter refers to him as a faithful brother: "With the help of Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it." This suggests that Silvanus may have served as a scribe or messenger for Peter's epistle, further demonstrating his trusted position within the early Christian community.

Forms and Transliterations

ΣΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΣ Σιλουανὸς Σιλουανου Σιλουανοῦ SILOUANOS Silouanou Silouanoû

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 1:19 N-GMS
GRK: ἐμοῦ καὶ Σιλουανοῦ καὶ Τιμοθέου
NAS: among you by us -- by me and Silvanus and Timothy--
KJV: me and Silvanus and Timotheus,
INT: me and Silvanus and Timothy

1 Thessalonians 1:1 N-NMS
GRK: ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΣ
NAS: Paul and Silvanus and Timothy,
KJV: Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus,
INT: Paul and Silvanus and Timothy

2 Thessalonians 1:1 N-NMS
GRK: ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΣ
NAS: Paul and Silvanus and Timothy,
KJV: Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus,
INT: Paul and Silvanus and Timothy

1 Peter 5:12 N-GMS
GRK: Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ
NAS: Through Silvanus, our faithful brother
KJV: By Silvanus, a faithful brother
INT: By Silvanus to you the

Strong's Greek 4610
4 Occurrences

ΣΙΛΟΥΑΝΟΣ — 2 Occ.
Σιλουανοῦ — 2 Occ.