5090. Timaios
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Timaios: Timaeus

Original Word: Τίμαιος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Timaios
Pronunciation: tee-MAH-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (tim'-ah-yos)
Definition: Timaeus
Meaning: Timaeus, father of the blind beggar Bartimaeus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Timaeus.

Probably of Chaldee origin (compare tame'); Timoeus (i.e. Timay), an Israelite -- Timaeus.

see HEBREW tame'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
probably from timaó
Definition
"highly prized," Timaeus, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Timaeus (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5090: Τιμαῖος

Τιμαῖος (טִמְאַי from Chaldean טְמֵא, Hebrew טָמֵא, to be unclean), Τιμαίου, , Timaeus, the name of a man: Mark 10:46.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word τιμάω (timaó), meaning "to honor" or "to value."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Τίμαιος, as it is a Hellenistic name. However, the concept of honor and value is present in Hebrew culture and language, often expressed through words like כָּבוֹד (kavod, Strong's Hebrew 3519), meaning "glory" or "honor."

Usage: The name Timaeus appears in the New Testament as the father of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who was healed by Jesus.

Context: Timaeus in the New Testament: Timaeus is mentioned in the Gospel of Mark. In Mark 10:46, the text refers to "Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus," who was sitting by the roadside begging as Jesus was leaving Jericho. The passage highlights the faith of Bartimaeus, who, upon hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out for mercy. Despite being rebuked by the crowd, Bartimaeus persisted, and Jesus called him over. Jesus asked what he wanted, and Bartimaeus requested to regain his sight. Jesus acknowledged his faith and healed him, allowing him to see again. This account emphasizes the transformative power of faith and the compassion of Jesus.
Cultural and Historical Context: The name Timaeus, meaning "honored," reflects a common practice in Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures of naming children with aspirational or meaningful names. The mention of Timaeus serves to identify Bartimaeus more specifically, as "Bar" means "son of" in Aramaic, thus "Bartimaeus" translates to "son of Timaeus."
Theological Significance: The story of Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, is often interpreted as a demonstration of the importance of persistent faith and the willingness of Jesus to respond to those who earnestly seek Him. It also illustrates the theme of spiritual enlightenment, as Bartimaeus not only receives physical sight but also follows Jesus, symbolizing a newfound spiritual vision and discipleship.

Forms and Transliterations
Τιμαιου Τιμαίου Timaiou Timaíou
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Englishman's Concordance
Mark 10:46 N-GMS
GRK: ὁ υἱὸς Τιμαίου Βαρτίμαιος τυφλὸς
NAS: the son of Timaeus, was sitting
KJV: Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by
INT: a son of Timaeus Bartimaeus blind

Strong's Greek 5090
1 Occurrence


Τιμαίου — 1 Occ.















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