708. Aristarchos

Lexicon

Aristarchos: Aristarchus

Original Word: Ἀρίσταρχος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Aristarchos
Pronunciation: ah-ris'-tar-khos
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-is'-tar-khos)
Definition: Aristarchus
Meaning: Aristarchus, a Christian, belonging to Thessalonica in Macedonia.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Aristarchus.

From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian -- Aristarchus.

see GREEK ariston

see GREEK archo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aristos (best) and archos (leader)
Definition
"best leader," Aristarchus, a Christian of Thessalonica
NASB Translation
Aristarchus (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 708: Ἀρίσταρχος

Ἀρίσταρχος, Ἀριστάρχου, ὁ (literally, best-ruling), Aristarchus, a certain Christian of Thessalonica, a 'fellow-captive' with Paul (cf. B. D. American edition; Lightfoot and Meyer on Col. as below): Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἄριστος (aristos), meaning "best," and ἄρχω (archo), meaning "to rule" or "to lead."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Ἀρίσταρχος, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of leadership and excellence can be related to Hebrew terms such as רֹאשׁ (rosh, Strong's 7218) meaning "head" or "chief," and טוֹב (tov, Strong's 2896) meaning "good" or "best."

Usage: Aristarchus is a proper noun used to refer to a Christian companion of the Apostle Paul, mentioned in the New Testament.

Context: Aristarchus is a notable figure in the New Testament, recognized as a faithful companion and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul. He is identified as a Macedonian from Thessalonica and is mentioned in several key passages:

• Acts 19:29: Aristarchus is described as being seized by a mob during the uproar in Ephesus, indicating his close association with Paul and his involvement in the early Christian mission.
• Acts 20:4: He is listed among those accompanying Paul on his journey through Macedonia and into Asia, highlighting his role in the missionary efforts.
• Acts 27:2: Aristarchus is noted as traveling with Paul to Rome, demonstrating his loyalty and commitment to the apostolic mission, even in the face of potential danger.
• Colossians 4:10: Paul refers to Aristarchus as his "fellow prisoner," suggesting that Aristarchus shared in Paul's sufferings and imprisonment for the sake of the Gospel.
• Philemon 1:24: Aristarchus is mentioned as a "fellow worker," further emphasizing his active participation in the ministry alongside Paul.

Aristarchus's presence in these accounts underscores his dedication and significant contribution to the early Church. His willingness to endure hardship and persecution alongside Paul reflects the steadfastness and courage expected of early Christian leaders.

Forms and Transliterations

Αρισταρχον Ἀρίσταρχον Αρισταρχος Ἀρίσταρχος Αρισταρχου Ἀριστάρχου Aristarchon Arístarchon Aristarchos Arístarchos Aristarchou Aristárchou

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 19:29 N-AMS
GRK: Γαῖον καὶ Ἀρίσταρχον Μακεδόνας συνεκδήμους
NAS: Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's
KJV: and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia,
INT: Gaius and Aristarchus Macedonians fellow travelers

Acts 20:4 N-NMS
GRK: Θεσσαλονικέων δὲ Ἀρίσταρχος καὶ Σέκουνδος
NAS: [the son] of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus
KJV: of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and
INT: of thessalonians moreover Aristarchus and Secundus

Acts 27:2 N-GMS
GRK: σὺν ἡμῖν Ἀριστάρχου Μακεδόνος Θεσσαλονικέως
NAS: accompanied by Aristarchus, a Macedonian
KJV: of Asia; [one] Aristarchus, a Macedonian
INT: with us Aristarchus a Macedonian of Thessalonica

Colossians 4:10 N-NMS
GRK: Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἀρίσταρχος ὁ συναιχμάλωτός
NAS: Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner,
KJV: Aristarchus my fellowprisoner
INT: Greets you Aristarchus fellow prisoner

Philemon 1:24 N-NMS
GRK: Μάρκος Ἀρίσταρχος Δημᾶς Λουκᾶς
NAS: [as do] Mark, Aristarchus, Demas,
KJV: Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas,
INT: [and] Mark Aristarchus Demas Luke

Strong's Greek 708
5 Occurrences

Ἀρίσταρχον — 1 Occ.
Ἀρίσταρχος — 3 Occ.
Ἀριστάρχου — 1 Occ.