The meaning of “Σιλουανός”
Understanding Silouanós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Latin origin Silvanus. - "silvan" - Silvanus, a Christian
Σιλουανός
of Latin origin Silvanus. - "silvan" - Silvanus, a Christian
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 1:19 | “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.” Word: Σιλουανός (Silouanós) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:1 | “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Word: Σιλουανός (Silouanós) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:1 | “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:” Word: Σιλουανός (Silouanós) | |
| 1 Peter 5:12 | “By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.” Word: Σιλουανός (Silouanós) |