This is the name of Felix: Roman governor of Judea; heard Paul's case.
Definition
φῆλιξ (L, Φή-), -ικος, ὁ
Felix, procurator of Judæa: Acts 23:24, 26; 24:3, 22; 24:24-25, 27; 25:14.
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- Acts 23:24Φήλικα · FelixProvide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”
- Acts 23:26Φήλικι · FelixClaudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:3Φῆλιξ · FelixIn every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
- Acts 24:22Φῆλιξ · FelixThen Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
- Acts 24:24Φῆλιξ · FelixAfter several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
- Acts 24:25Φῆλιξ · FelixAs Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
- Acts 24:27 (2×)Φῆλιξ · Felix; Φῆλιξ · FelixAfter two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
- Acts 25:14Φήλικος · FelixSince they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.