Berean Strong's Lexicon Apellés: Apelles Original Word: Ἀπελλῆς Word Origin: Of Latin origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Apelles, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context. Usage: Apelles is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to refer to a Christian believer in Rome who is commended by the Apostle Paul for being "approved in Christ." Cultural and Historical Background: The name Apelles is of Latin origin, suggesting that the individual may have been a Roman or someone living in a Roman-influenced area. During the first century, the early Christian church was a diverse community comprising Jews and Gentiles, and names of Latin origin were not uncommon among believers. Apelles is noted in the context of the early Christian community in Rome, which was a significant center for the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Apollónia Definition Apelles, a Christian at Rome NASB Translation Apelles (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 559: ἈπελλῆςἈπελλῆς (better Ἀπελλῆς, with the circumflex (so all editions); see Chandler §§ 59, 60), Ἀπελλου, ὁ, Apelles, the proper name of a certain Christian: Romans 16:10. (Cf. Lightfoot on Philip., p. 174.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Apelles. Of Latin origin; Apelles, a Christian -- Apelles. Forms and Transliterations Απελλην Ἀπελλῆν Apellen Apellên Apellēn Apellē̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |