5161. Trophimos

Lexicon

Trophimos: Trophimus

Original Word: Τρόφιμος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Trophimos
Pronunciation: TROF-ee-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (trof'-ee-mos)
Definition: Trophimus
Meaning: Trophimus, a Christian of Ephesus in Asia.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Trophimus.

From trophe; nutritive; Trophimus, a Christian -- Trophimus.

see GREEK trophe

HELPS Word-studies

5161 Tróphimos – Trophimus, the ministry-companion of Paul, mentioned three times in the NT (Ac 20:4, 21:29; 2 Tim 4:20).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from trophé
Definition
Trophimus, a Christian
NASB Translation
Trophimus (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5161: Τρόφιμος

Τρόφιμος (on its accent cf. Winer's Grammar, § 6, 1 l.), Τροπηιμου, ὁ, Trophimus, an Ephesian Christian, a friend of the apostle Paul: Acts 20:4; Acts 21:29; 2 Timothy 4:20.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "τροφή" (trophē), meaning "nourishment" or "food."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Τρόφιμος, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of "nourishment" or "food" can be related to Hebrew words such as "מָזוֹן" (mazon, Strong's Hebrew 3978) or "אֹכֶל" (okel, Strong's Hebrew 400), which convey similar meanings of sustenance and provision.

Usage: Trophimos is mentioned in the New Testament as a companion of the Apostle Paul. He is noted for his travels with Paul and his involvement in the early Christian church.

Context: Trophimos is a significant figure in the New Testament, primarily known for his association with the Apostle Paul. He is first mentioned in Acts 20:4, where he is listed among those accompanying Paul on his journey from Macedonia to Asia. Trophimos is identified as a native of Asia, specifically from Ephesus, which was a major center of early Christianity.

In Acts 21:29, Trophimos is at the center of a controversy that leads to Paul's arrest in Jerusalem. The Jews from Asia accused Paul of bringing Greeks into the temple, defiling the holy place, because they had previously seen Trophimos with him in the city. This accusation was based on a misunderstanding, as there is no evidence that Trophimos entered the temple.

Trophimos is also mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:20, where Paul notes that he left Trophimos sick in Miletus. This reference highlights the challenges faced by early Christian missionaries, including illness and the need for rest and recovery.

Trophimos' presence in these accounts underscores the close-knit community of early Christians and their dedication to spreading the Gospel despite personal hardships. His role as a companion of Paul illustrates the collaborative nature of early missionary work and the diverse backgrounds of those involved in the early church.

Forms and Transliterations

Τροφιμον Τρόφιμον Τροφιμος Τρόφιμος Trophimon Tróphimon Trophimos Tróphimos

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 20:4 N-NMS
GRK: Τύχικος καὶ Τρόφιμος
NAS: and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
KJV: Tychicus and Trophimus.
INT: Tychicus and Trophimus

Acts 21:29 N-AMS
GRK: γὰρ προεωρακότες Τρόφιμον τὸν Ἐφέσιον
NAS: For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian
KJV: the city Trophimus an Ephesian,
INT: indeed having before seen Trophimus the Ephesian

2 Timothy 4:20 N-AMS
GRK: ἐν Κορίνθῳ Τρόφιμον δὲ ἀπέλιπον
NAS: at Corinth, but Trophimus I left
KJV: Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at
INT: in Corinth Trophimus moreover I left

Strong's Greek 5161
3 Occurrences

Τρόφιμον — 2 Occ.
Τρόφιμος — 1 Occ.