The meaning of “Ἀλφαῖος”
Understanding Alphaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (compare חֶלֶף) Alpheus. - Alphæus, an Israelite
Ἀλφαῖος
of Hebrew origin (compare חֶלֶף) Alpheus. - Alphæus, an Israelite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:3 | “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;” Word: Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos) | |
| Mark 2:14 | “And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.” Word: Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos) | |
| Mark 3:18 | “And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite,” Word: Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos) | |
| Luke 6:15 | “Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,” Word: Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos) | |
| Acts 1:13 | “And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.” Word: Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos) |