Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Σωσθένης”
Understanding Sōsthénēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Sosthenes. - of safe strength - Sosthenes, a Christian
G4988
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Σωσθένης
Phoneticsoce-then'-ace
TransliterationSōsthénēs
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sosthenes. - of safe strength - Sosthenes, a Christian
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:17 | “Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.” Word: Σωσθένης (Sōsthénēs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:1 | “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,” Word: Σωσθένης (Sōsthénēs) |