Σίλας

SilasSilas
greekNew TestamentName of a man12 occurrences1 book12 verses
This is the name of Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul.

Definition

Σίλας, -α (accusative to BL, § 29, W-Schm., 74, -ᾶς, -ᾶ), ὁ (Aram. שׁאִילָא; see Dalman, Gr., 157.5),

Silas (called also Σιλουανός, which see): Acts 15:22, 27; 15:32, 34; 15:40; 16:19, 25; 16:29; 17:4, 10; 17:14-15; 18:5

Glossary entries

Silas Silvanus

Where it occurs

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

12 total
  1. Acts 15:22Σιλᾶν · Silas
    Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
  2. Acts 15:27Σιλᾶν · Silas
    Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
  3. Acts 15:32Σιλᾶς · Silas
    Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
  4. Acts 15:40Σιλᾶν · Silas
    …but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
  5. Acts 16:19Σιλᾶν · Silas
    When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.
  6. Acts 16:25Σιλᾶς · Silas
    About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
  7. Acts 16:29Σιλᾷ · Silas
    Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
  8. Acts 17:4Σιλᾷ · Silas
    Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
  9. Acts 17:10Σιλᾶν · Silas
    As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
  10. Acts 17:14Σιλᾶς · Silas
    The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
  11. Acts 17:15Σιλᾶν · Silas
    Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
  12. Acts 18:5Σιλᾶς · Silas
    And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.