Strong's Lexicon Tertios: Tertius Original Word: Τέρτιος Word Origin: Derived from Latin, meaning "third." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Tertius, as it is of Latin origin. However, the role of a scribe can be related to the Hebrew word סוֹפֵר (sopher), Strong's Hebrew #5608, which refers to a scribe or writer. Usage: Tertius is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to a Christian scribe who assisted the Apostle Paul. His name appears in the context of the epistle to the Romans, where he identifies himself as the one who wrote down the letter at Paul's dictation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, it was common for individuals to have Latin names, especially in Roman colonies or among Roman citizens. The name "Tertius" suggests that he might have been the third child in his family, as it was customary to name children in numerical order. Scribes played a crucial role in the ancient world, as they were responsible for writing and copying documents, which was a highly valued skill in a largely illiterate society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition "third," Tertius, a Christian to whom Paul dictated Romans NASB Translation Tertius (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5060: ΤέρτιοςΤέρτιος, Τερτιου, ὁ, Tertius, an amanuensis of the apostle Paul: Romans 16:22. (B. D., under the word.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tertius. Of Latin origin; third; Tertius, a Christian -- Tertius. Forms and Transliterations Τερτιος Τέρτιος Tertios TértiosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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