This is the name of Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul.
Definition
Σιλουανός
(in MSS also Σιλβανός, a form frequently in π.), -οῦ, ὁ,
Silvanus, latinized name of Silas: 2 Corinthians 1:19, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Peter 5:12.
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Where it occurs
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- 2 Corinthians 1:19Σιλουανοῦ · SilvanusFor the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1Σιλουανὸς · SilvanusPaul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1Σιλουανὸς · SilvanusPaul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
- 1 Peter 5:12Σιλουανοῦ · SilvanusThrough Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.