1050. Gaios

Lexicon

Gaios: Gaius

Original Word: Γάϊος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Gaios
Pronunciation: GAH-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (gah'-ee-os)
Definition: Gaius
Meaning: Gaius, (a) a Corinthian, (b) a Macedonian, (c) a citizen of Derbe, (d) an Ephesian.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Gaius.

Of Latin origin; Gaius (i.e. Caius), a Christian -- Gaius.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably of Latin origin
Definition
Gaius, the name of several Christian
NASB Translation
Gaius (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1050: Γάϊος

Γάϊος (WH Γάϊος (cf. Iota)), Γαιου, ὁ, Gaius or Caius; the name of a Christian:

1. of Derbe: Acts 20:4.

2. of Macedonia: Acts 19:29.

3. of Corinth, Paul's host during his (second) sojourn there: Romans 16:23; 1 Corinthians 1:14.

4. of an unknown Christian, to whom the third Epistle of John was addressed: 3 John 1:1. (B. D. American edition under the word ; Farrar, Early Days of Christianity, ii. 506.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Latin origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Gaius, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of hospitality and support for fellow believers is echoed in various Hebrew scriptures, such as the hospitality shown by Abraham (Genesis 18:1-8) and the support for the community in the Psalms and Proverbs.

Usage: The name Gaius appears in the New Testament as a companion and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul. It is used to refer to several individuals in the early Christian community.

Context: Gaius is a name mentioned several times in the New Testament, associated with different individuals who were part of the early Christian church. The name itself is of Latin origin, reflecting the Roman influence in the regions where the early church was spreading.

• Gaius of Macedonia: Mentioned in Acts 19:29, Gaius was a traveling companion of Paul during his missionary journeys. He was seized by a mob in Ephesus during a riot incited by silversmiths who felt threatened by the spread of Christianity.

• Gaius of Derbe: In Acts 20:4, Gaius is listed among those who accompanied Paul from Greece to Asia. He is identified as being from Derbe, a city in the region of Galatia.

• Gaius of Corinth: In Romans 16:23, Paul refers to Gaius as his host and the host of the whole church, indicating that Gaius was a person of some means and hospitality. This Gaius is likely the same individual mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:14, where Paul recalls baptizing him.

• Gaius, the recipient of 3 John: The Apostle John addresses his third epistle to a beloved Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness and hospitality towards traveling teachers and missionaries. This Gaius is praised for walking in the truth and for his love and support of the brethren.

The various mentions of Gaius highlight the commonality of the name in the Roman world and the significant roles these individuals played in the early church. They were known for their hospitality, support of missionary work, and steadfastness in the faith.

Forms and Transliterations

Γαιον Γαῖον Γάϊον Γαιος Γαῖος Γάϊος γαϊσόν γαϊσω γαϊσώ Γαιω Γαίῳ Γαΐῳ Gaio Gaiō Gaíoi Gaíōi Gaion Gaîon Gaios Gaîos

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 19:29 N-AMS
GRK: θέατρον συναρπάσαντες Γαῖον καὶ Ἀρίσταρχον
NAS: dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus,
KJV: having caught Gaius and
INT: theatre having seized with [them] Gaius and Aristarchus

Acts 20:4 N-NMS
GRK: Σέκουνδος καὶ Γαῖος Δερβαῖος καὶ
NAS: of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe,
KJV: Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and
INT: Secundus and Gaius of Derbe and

Romans 16:23 N-NMS
GRK: ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Γαῖος ὁ ξένος
NAS: Gaius, host to me and to the whole
KJV: Gaius mine host,
INT: Greets you Gaius the host

1 Corinthians 1:14 N-AMS
GRK: Κρίσπον καὶ Γαῖον
NAS: of you except Crispus and Gaius,
KJV: Crispus and Gaius;
INT: Crispus and Gaius

3 John 1:1 N-DMS
GRK: Ο ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ Γαίῳ τῷ ἀγαπητῷ
NAS: to the beloved Gaius, whom
KJV: unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom
INT: The elder to Gaius the beloved

Strong's Greek 1050
5 Occurrences

Γαίῳ — 1 Occ.
Γαῖον — 2 Occ.
Γαῖος — 2 Occ.