The meaning of “Κυρηναῖος”
Understanding Kyrēnaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Cyrene, Cyrenian. - i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
Κυρηναῖος
of Cyrene, Cyrenian. - i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:32 | “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.” Word: Κυρηναῖος (Kyrēnaîos) | |
| 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: Κυρηναῖος (Kyrēnaîos) | |
| Luke 23:26 | “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.” Word: Κυρηναῖος (Kyrēnaîos) | |
| Acts 11:20 | “And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.” Word: Κυρηναῖος (Kyrēnaîos) |