207. Akulas
Strong's Lexicon
Akulas: Aquila

Original Word: Ἀκύλας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Akulas
Pronunciation: ah-KOO-las
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-oo'-las)
Definition: Aquila
Meaning: the Greek way of writing the Latin Aquila, a male proper name; the husband of Priscilla (Prisca), and a Jew, of a family belonging to (Sinope in ?) Pontus.

Word Origin: Of Latin origin, derived from the Latin name "Aquila," meaning "eagle."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Aquila, as it is a Latin name. However, the concept of a "teacher" or "instructor" in the Hebrew context can be linked to entries like Strong's Hebrew 3384 (יָרָה, yarah), meaning "to teach" or "to instruct."

Usage: Aquila is a Jewish Christian mentioned in the New Testament, known for his close association with the Apostle Paul. He is often mentioned alongside his wife, Priscilla (or Prisca), and is recognized for his role in the early Christian church as a teacher and supporter of Paul’s ministry. Aquila is noted for his tent-making trade, which he shared with Paul.

Cultural and Historical Background: Aquila was a native of Pontus, a region in modern-day Turkey. He and his wife Priscilla were expelled from Rome by the edict of Emperor Claudius, which targeted Jews. They settled in Corinth, where they met Paul and became his co-workers in the ministry. Aquila and Priscilla were instrumental in the early church, hosting a house church and instructing Apollos, an eloquent preacher, in the way of God more accurately (Acts 18:26).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Aquila, a Christian
NASB Translation
Aquila (6).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 207: Ἀκύλας

Ἀκύλας, (but no genitive seems to be extant, see Buttmann, 20 (18)), , Aquila, a Jew of Pontus, a tent-maker, convert to Christ, companion and ally of Paul in propagating the Christian religion: Acts 18:2, 18, 26; Romans 16:3; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19; (see B. D.).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Aquila.

Probably for Latin aquila (an eagle); Akulas, an Israelite -- Aquila.

Forms and Transliterations
ακροτηρίον ακροτήριον ακρωτηρίοις ακρωτηρίων Ακυλαν Ἀκύλαν Ακυλας Ἀκύλας ακύρους Akulan Akulas Akylan Akýlan Akylas Akýlas
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 18:2 N-AMS
GRK: Ἰουδαῖον ὀνόματι Ἀκύλαν Ποντικὸν τῷ
NAS: named Aquila, a native
KJV: Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus,
INT: Jew by name Aquila of Pontus

Acts 18:18 N-NMS
GRK: Πρίσκιλλα καὶ Ἀκύλας κειράμενος ἐν
NAS: and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. In Cenchrea
KJV: and Aquila; having shorn
INT: Priscilla and Aquila having shaved in

Acts 18:26 N-NMS
GRK: Πρίσκιλλα καὶ Ἀκύλας προσελάβοντο αὐτὸν
NAS: But when Priscilla and Aquila heard
KJV: whom when Aquila and Priscilla
INT: Priscilla and Aquila they took to [them] him

Romans 16:3 N-AMS
GRK: Πρίσκαν καὶ Ἀκύλαν τοὺς συνεργούς
NAS: Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers
KJV: Priscilla and Aquila my helpers
INT: Prisca and Aquila the fellow workers

1 Corinthians 16:19 N-NMS
GRK: κυρίῳ πολλὰ Ἀκύλας καὶ Πρίσκα
NAS: greet you. Aquila and Prisca
KJV: salute you. Aquila and Priscilla
INT: [the] Lord much Aquila and Prisca

2 Timothy 4:19 N-AMS
GRK: Πρίσκαν καὶ Ἀκύλαν καὶ τὸν
NAS: Prisca and Aquila, and the household
KJV: Prisca and Aquila, and the household
INT: Prisca and Aquila and the

Strong's Greek 207
6 Occurrences


Ἀκύλαν — 3 Occ.
Ἀκύλας — 3 Occ.

















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