Lexicon Libertinos: Freedman Original Word: Λιβερτῖνος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Roman freedman, LibertineOf Latin origin; a Roman freedman -- Libertine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition Freedman, the name of a synagogue NASB Translation Freedmen (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3032: ΛιβερτῖνοςΛιβερτῖνος, Λιβερτινου, ὁ, a Latin word,libertinus, i. e. either one who has been liberated from slavery, a freedman, or the son of a freedman (as distinguished fromingenuus, i. e. the son of a free man): ἡ συναγωγή ἡ λεγομένη (or τῶν λεγομένων Tdf.) Λιβερτίνων, Acts 6:9. Some suppose these libertini (A. V. Libertines) to have been manumitted Roman slaves, who having embraced Judaism had their synagogue at Jerusalem; and they gather as much from Tacitus, Ann. 2, 85, where it is related that four thousand libertini, infected with the Jewish superstition, were sent into Sardinia. Others, owing to the names Κυρηναίων καί Ἀλλεξανδρεων that follow, think that a geographical meaning is demanded for Λιβερτινοι, and suppose that Jews are spoken of, the dwellers in Libertum, a city or region of proconsular Africa. But the existence of a city or region called Libertum is a conjecture which has nothing to rest on but the mention of a bishop with the prefix libertinensis at the synod of Carthage Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Latin "libertinus," meaning a freedman or a person who has been liberated.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Λιβερτῖνος, as it is a term specific to the Greco-Roman context of freedmen. However, the concept of a freedman can be related to the Hebrew term עֶבֶד (eved), meaning "servant" or "slave," when considering the transition from slavery to freedom. Usage: The term Λιβερτῖνος is used in the New Testament to describe a group of Jewish individuals who were once slaves but had gained their freedom, or their descendants. It appears in the context of a synagogue in Jerusalem. Context: The term Λιβερτῖνος is found in the New Testament in Acts 6:9, where it refers to a synagogue of Freedmen. This synagogue was composed of Jews who had been freed from slavery, or their descendants, and who had returned to Jerusalem. The passage in Acts describes a dispute involving Stephen, one of the early Christian deacons, and members of this synagogue. The Libertines, along with others from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia, engaged in debate with Stephen, but were unable to withstand the wisdom and Spirit by which he spoke. This led to Stephen's arrest and subsequent martyrdom. The mention of the Libertines highlights the diverse composition of the Jewish diaspora and their presence in Jerusalem during the early Christian period. It also underscores the tensions between different Jewish groups and the nascent Christian community. Forms and Transliterations Λιβερτινων Λιβερτίνων Libertinon Libertinōn Libertínon LibertínōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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