Strong's Lexicon Aristarchos: Aristarchus Original Word: Ἀρίσταρχος 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 name Aristarchus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of leadership and rulership can be related to Hebrew words like "נָשִׂיא" (nasi, leader) or "שַׂר" (sar, prince). Usage: Aristarchus is a personal name meaning "best ruler" or "excellent leader." In the New Testament, Aristarchus is a Christian from Thessalonica who is noted for his close association with the Apostle Paul. He is described as a fellow worker and companion in Paul's missionary journeys and imprisonments. Cultural and Historical Background: Aristarchus was a Macedonian from Thessalonica, a prominent city in the Roman province of Macedonia. Thessalonica was a significant urban center with a diverse population, including a substantial Jewish community. Aristarchus's involvement in Paul's ministry highlights the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities into the Gentile world. His willingness to travel and face persecution alongside Paul reflects the early Christian commitment to evangelism and fellowship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aristos (best) and archos (leader) Definition "best leader," Aristarchus, a Christian of Thessalonica NASB Translation Aristarchus (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 708: ἈρίσταρχοςἈρίσταρχος, 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aristarchus. From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian -- Aristarchus. see GREEK ariston see GREEK archo Forms and Transliterations Αρισταρχον Ἀρίσταρχον Αρισταρχος Ἀρίσταρχος Αρισταρχου Ἀριστάρχου Aristarchon Arístarchon Aristarchos Arístarchos Aristarchou AristárchouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 19:29 N-AMSGRK: 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 Acts 27:2 N-GMS Colossians 4:10 N-NMS Philemon 1:24 N-NMS Strong's Greek 708 |
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