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Ἀλέξανδρος

AlexandrosAlexander
greekNew TestamentName of a man6 occurrences4 books5 verses
This name belongs to 4 different people in the Bible:
  • Alexander: Opponent of Paul, along with Hymenaeus
  • Alexander: Jew put forward by the crowd in Ephesus
  • Alexander: Member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem
  • Alexander: Son of Simon who carried the cross

Definition

Ἀλέξανδρος, -ου, ὁ,

Alexander

1. Son of Simon of Cyrene: Mark 15:21

2. A kinsman of the High Priest: Acts 4:6.

3. A certain Jew: Acts 19:33.

4. A coppersmith: 1 Timothy 1:20.

5. Perh. = 4 (see Ellic. on I Ti, l.with): 2 Timothy 4:14.

Glossary entries

Alexander

Where it occurs

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

6 total
  1. Mark 15:21Ἀλεξάνδρου · of Alexander
    Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.
  2. Acts 4:6Ἀλέξανδρος · Alexander
    …along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
  3. Acts 19:33 (2×)Ἀλέξανδρον · Alexander; Ἀλέξανδρος · [he]
    The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander forward to explain himself, and he motioned for silence so he could make his defense to the people.
  4. 1 Timothy 1:20Ἀλέξανδρος · Alexander
    Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
  5. 2 Timothy 4:14Ἀλέξανδρος · Alexander
    Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.