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The meaning of Χριστιανός

Understanding Christianós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Christian. - a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ

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Χριστιανός

Phonetickhris-tee-an-os'
TransliterationChristianós
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Christian. - a Christian, i.e. follower of Christ

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 11:26

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Word: Χριστιανός (Christianós)
Acts 26:28

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

Word: Χριστιανός (Christianós)
1 Peter 4:16

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Word: Χριστιανός (Christianós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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