Strong's Lexicon
G1891
G1891 — Ἐπαφρόδιτος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G1891 |
|---|---|
| Word: | Ἐπαφρόδιτος |
| Part of Speech: | Name Person |
| Etymology: | from G1909 (in the sense of devoted to) and Aphrodite (Venus) |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | Epaphroditos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ep-af-rod'-ee-tos |
| Meaning: | 1. Epaphroditus, a Christian |
| KJV Renderings: | Epaphroditus |
Use Strong's responsibly
Strong's is an index and starting point, not the final meaning of a word. Do not build doctrine from a gloss, root, or number. Test meaning by sentence, grammar, authorial usage, context, and the passage argument.
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
Ἐπαφρόδιτος, Ἐπαφροδίτου, ὁ (from Ἀφροδιτη, properly, ’charming’), Epaphroditus, an associate with Paul in the ministry: Php 2:25; Php 4:18. See Ἐπαφρᾶς above.
Englishman's Greek Concordance
Ἐπαφρόδιτος (Epaphroditus)
Philippians 2:25
- KJV: Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and companion in labour and fellowsoldier but your messenger and he that ministered to my wants
- GK: αναγκαίον δε ηγησάμην Επαφρόδιτον τον αδελφόν και συνεργόν και συστρατιώτην μου υμών δε απόστολον και λειτουργόν της χρείας μου πέμψαι προς υμάς
Philippians 4:18
- KJV: But I have all and abound I am full having received of Epaphroditus the things from you an odour of a sweet smell a sacrifice acceptable wellpleasing to God
- GK: απέχω δε πάντα και περισσεύω πεπλήρωμαι δεξάμενος παρά Επαφροδίτου τα παρ΄ υμών οσμήν ευωδίας θυσίαν δεκτήν ευάρεστον τω θεώ