The meaning of “Ἀλέξανδρος”
Understanding Aléxandros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Alexander. - man-defender - Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man
Ἀλέξανδρος
Alexander. - man-defender - Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:21 | “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.” Word: Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) | |
| Acts 4:6 | “And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.” Word: Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) | |
| Acts 19:33 | “And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.” Word: Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:20 | “Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. ” Word: Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:14 | “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:” Word: Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) |