The meaning of “Ἀρίσταρχος”
Understanding Arístarchos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Aristarchus. - best ruling - Aristarchus, a Macedonian
Ἀρίσταρχος
Aristarchus. - best ruling - Aristarchus, a Macedonian
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 19:29 | “And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.” Word: Ἀρίσταρχος (Arístarchos) | |
| Acts 20:4 | “And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.” Word: Ἀρίσταρχος (Arístarchos) | |
| Acts 27:2 | “And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.” Word: Ἀρίσταρχος (Arístarchos) | |
| Colossians 4:10 | “Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)” Word: Ἀρίσταρχος (Arístarchos) | |
| Philemon 1:24 | “Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.” Word: Ἀρίσταρχος (Arístarchos) |