This is the name of Aquila: Jewish Christian tentmaker, co-worker with Paul.
Definition
Ἀκύλας, -ου (and -α; MM, VGT, see word), ὁ (Lat.),
Aquila: Acts 18:2, 18; 18:26, Romans 16:3, 1 Corinthians 16:19, 2 Timothy 4:19.
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- Acts 18:2Ἀκύλαν · AquilaThere he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
- Acts 18:18Ἀκύλας · AquilaPaul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.
- Acts 18:26Ἀκύλας · AquilaAnd he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
- Romans 16:3Ἀκύλαν · AquilaGreet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
- 1 Corinthians 16:19Ἀκύλας · AquilaThe churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
- 2 Timothy 4:19Ἀκύλαν · AquilaGreet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.