Strong's Lexicon Alexandreus: Alexandrian Original Word: Ἀλεξανδρεύς Word Origin: Derived from Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexandreia), referring to the city of Alexandria in Egypt. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Alexandreus," as it specifically refers to a Greek city and its inhabitants. Usage: The term "Alexandreus" refers to a person from Alexandria, a prominent city in ancient Egypt. In the New Testament, it is used to identify individuals associated with this city, which was known for its significant Jewish population and as a center of learning and culture. Cultural and Historical Background: Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and became a major center of Hellenistic culture and learning. It housed the famous Library of Alexandria and was a melting pot of Greek, Jewish, and Egyptian cultures. The city played a crucial role in the spread of early Christianity, and its intellectual environment influenced theological developments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Alexandreia (Alexandria) Definition an Alexandrian NASB Translation Alexandrian (1), Alexandrians (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 221: ἈλεξανδρεύςἈλεξανδρεύς, (έως, ὁ, an Alexandrian, a native or a resident of Alexandria (a celebrated city of Egypt): Acts 6:9; Acts 18:24. ((Plutarch, Pomp. 49, 6; others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Alexandria, Alexandrian. From Alexandreia (the city so called); an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria -- of Alexandria, Alexandrian. Forms and Transliterations Αλεξανδρευς Ἀλεξανδρεὺς Αλεξανδρεων Ἀλεξανδρέων Alexandreon Alexandreōn Alexandréon Alexandréōn Alexandreus AlexandreùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 6:9 N-GMPGRK: Κυρηναίων καὶ Ἀλεξανδρέων καὶ τῶν NAS: Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and some KJV: and Alexandrians, and INT: of Cyrenians and of Alexandrians and of those Acts 18:24 N-NMS Strong's Greek 221 |
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