Strong's Lexicon Tuchikos: Tychicus Original Word: Τυχικός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "τύχη" (tuchē), meaning "chance" or "fortune." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Tychicus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a faithful messenger can be related to Hebrew terms for messengers or servants, such as מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh, Strong's H4397) meaning "messenger" or "angel." Usage: Tychicus is a personal name used in the New Testament to refer to a Christian companion and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul. He is depicted as a faithful minister and beloved brother, entrusted with delivering letters and providing encouragement to early Christian communities. Cultural and Historical Background: Tychicus was a native of the Roman province of Asia, likely from the city of Ephesus or its surrounding region. During the first century, the role of a courier was crucial for communication across the Roman Empire, especially for the early Church, which relied on letters for teaching and encouragement. Tychicus's role as a trusted messenger highlights the importance of reliable and faithful individuals in the spread of the Gospel and the maintenance of church unity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tuché (fortune, fate) Definition "fortuitous," Tychicus, a Christian NASB Translation Tychicus (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5190: ΤυχικόςΤυχικός (so WH; Winers Grammar, § 6, 1 l.) but R G L T Tr Τυχικός (Lipsius, Gram. Unters., p. 30; (Tdf. Proleg., p. 103; Chandler § 266)), τυχικοῦ, ὁ, Tychicus, an Asiatic Christian, friend and companion of the apostle Paul: Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:12; Titus 3:12. (See Lightfoot on Colossians, the passage cited; B. D., under the word.) STRONGS NT 5190a: υ [υ, Upsilon: on the use and the omission of the mark of diaeresis with, see Tdf. Prolog. p 108; Lipsius, Gram. Untersuch., p. 136ff; cf. Scrivener, Collation of Codex Sinaiticus, etc. 2nd edition, p. xxxviii.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Tychicus. From a derivative of tugchano; fortuitous, i.e. Fortunate; Tychicus, a Christian -- Tychicus. see GREEK tugchano Forms and Transliterations Τυχικον Τυχικὸν Τύχικον Τυχικος Τυχικὸς Τύχικος υαίνης Tuchikon Tuchikos Tychikon Týchikon Tychikos TýchikosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 20:4 N-NMSGRK: Ἀσιανοὶ δὲ Τύχικος καὶ Τρόφιμος NAS: and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus KJV: and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. INT: Asia moreover Tychicus and Trophimus Ephesians 6:21 N-NMS Colossians 4:7 N-NMS 2 Timothy 4:12 N-AMS Titus 3:12 N-AMS Strong's Greek 5190 |
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