Strong's Lexicon Epaphras: Epaphras Original Word: Ἐπαφρᾶς Word Origin: A contracted form of Epaphroditus, which means "lovely" or "charming." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Epaphras, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a faithful servant or minister can be related to Hebrew terms like עֶבֶד (eved, Strong's H5650) meaning "servant." Usage: Epaphras is a Christian mentioned in the New Testament, known for his role as a faithful minister and servant of Christ. He is recognized for his dedication to prayer and his work in the early church, particularly in Colossae, Laodicea, and Hierapolis. Cultural and Historical Background: Epaphras was a native of Colossae and is believed to have been converted to Christianity through the ministry of the Apostle Paul. He played a significant role in the establishment and nurturing of the church in Colossae. During the first century, the early Christian communities were often small and faced various challenges, including false teachings and persecution. Leaders like Epaphras were crucial in maintaining the faith and unity of these communities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Epaphroditos Definition Epaphras, a Christian NASB Translation Epaphras (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1889: ἘπαφρᾶςἘπαφρᾶς, Ἐπαφρᾶ (Buttmann, 20 (17f)), ὁ, Epaphras, a Christian man mentioned in Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:12; Philemon 1:23. The conjecture of some that the name is contracted from Ἐπαφρόδιτος (which see (cf. Winers Grammar, 103 (97))) and hence, that these two names belong to one and the same man, is not probable; (see B. D. American edition under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Epaphras. Contracted from Epaphroditos; Epaphras, a Christian -- Epaphras. see GREEK Epaphroditos Forms and Transliterations Επαφρα Ἐπαφρᾶ Επαφρας Ἐπαφρᾶς ὑμᾶς Epaphra Epaphrâ Epaphras Epaphrâs umasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 1:7 N-GMSGRK: ἐμάθετε ἀπὸ Ἐπαφρᾶ τοῦ ἀγαπητοῦ NAS: as you learned [it] from Epaphras, our beloved KJV: learned of Epaphras our dear INT: you learned from Epaphras the beloved Colossians 4:12 N-NMS Philemon 1:23 N-NMS Strong's Greek 1889 |
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