2458. Iounias
Strong's Lexicon
Iounias: Junias

Original Word: Ἰουνίας
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Iounias
Pronunciation: ee-oo-NEE-as
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-oo-nee'-as)
Definition: Junias
Meaning: Junia, Junias, a Roman Christian.

Word Origin: Likely derived from the Latin name "Junius," a common Roman family name.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Iounias, as it is a name of Latin origin. However, the concept of apostleship can be linked to the Hebrew term "shaliach" (Strong's Hebrew 7971), meaning "sent one" or "messenger."

Usage: Iounias is a name mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans. The name is associated with a Christian who is noted for being "outstanding among the apostles" (Romans 16:7, BSB). The usage of the name in this context has been the subject of scholarly debate, particularly regarding the gender of Iounias and the interpretation of the term "apostles."

Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, names like Iounias were common among both men and women, though the masculine form "Junias" is more frequently attested in ancient inscriptions. The early church was a diverse community, and individuals with Roman names were often part of the Christian congregations. The mention of Iounias alongside Andronicus suggests a partnership or familial relationship, possibly indicating a husband-wife missionary team or close relatives.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Junias, a kinsman of Paul
NASB Translation
Junias (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2458: Ἰουνιᾶς

Ἰουνιᾶς (others, Ἰουνιᾶς, as contracted from Junianus; cf. Winer's Grammar, 102f (97)), Ἰουνια (but cf. Buttmann, 17f (16)), , Junias, a convert from Judaism, Paul's kinsman and fellow-prisoner: Romans 16:7 ((here A. V. Junia (a woman's name) which is possible). The name occurs again as the name of a Christian at Rome in Romans 16:15 Lachmann marginal reading (where others, Ἰουλίαν).)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Junias.

Of Latin origin; Junias, a Christian -- Junias.

Forms and Transliterations
Ιουνιαν Ἰουνιᾶν Ἰουνίαν Iounian Iounían
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 16:7 N-AFS
GRK: Ἀνδρόνικον καὶ Ἰουνίαν τοὺς συγγενεῖς
NAS: Andronicus and Junias, my kinsmen
KJV: Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen,
INT: Andronicus and Junias kinsmen

Strong's Greek 2458
1 Occurrence


Ἰουνίαν — 1 Occ.

















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