Strong's Lexicon Démétrios: Demetrius Original Word: Δημήτριος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek goddess Demeter, associated with agriculture and fertility. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Demetrius, as it is rooted in Greek culture and mythology. Usage: The name Demetrius appears in the New Testament as a proper noun referring to two distinct individuals. It is a common Greek name, meaning "belonging to Demeter." In the context of the New Testament, it is used to identify specific individuals involved in early Christian history. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, names derived from deities were common, reflecting the cultural and religious milieu of the time. Demeter was a significant figure in Greek mythology, representing the earth's fertility and the cycle of life and death. The name Demetrius would have been familiar and carried connotations of prosperity and growth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Démétér (Gr. goddess of agriculture) Definition Demetrius, the name of a silversmith and of a Christian NASB Translation Demetrius (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1216: ΔημήτριοςΔημήτριος, Δημετριου, ὁ, Demetrius; 1. a silversmith of Ephesus, a heathen: Acts 19:24, 38. 2. a certain Christian: 3 John 1:12. From Demeter (Ceres); Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian -- Demetrius. Englishman's Concordance Acts 19:24 N-NMSGRK: Δημήτριος γάρ τις NAS: named Demetrius, a silversmith, KJV: [man] named Demetrius, a silversmith, INT: Demetrius indeed a certain [man] Acts 19:38 N-NMS 3 John 1:12 N-DMS Strong's Greek 1216 |
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