3416. Mnasón
Strong's Lexicon
Mnasón: Mnason

Original Word: Μνάσων
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Mnasón
Pronunciation: mnä-so'n
Phonetic Spelling: (mnah'-sohn)
Definition: Mnason
Meaning: Mnason, an early Christian, native of Cyprus, resident at a place between Caesarea and Jerusalem.

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Greek name meaning "remembering" or "mindful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Mnason, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of hospitality and support for fellow believers is echoed in various Hebrew scriptures, such as in the stories of Abraham's hospitality (Genesis 18) and the widow of Zarephath's support for Elijah (1 Kings 17).

Usage: Mnason is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. He is described as an early disciple of Jesus Christ and a resident of Cyprus. Mnason is noted for his hospitality towards Paul and his companions during their travels.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Mediterranean world, hospitality was a highly valued virtue, especially among early Christians who often relied on the generosity of fellow believers for lodging and support during their missionary journeys. Mnason's willingness to host Paul and his companions reflects the communal and supportive nature of the early Christian church. Cyprus, Mnason's place of origin, was an important location in early Christian history, being one of the first regions to receive the gospel.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Mnason, a Christian
NASB Translation
Mnason (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3416: Μνάσων

Μνάσων, Μνασωνος, (ΜΝΑΩ), Mnason, a Christian of Cyprus: Acts 21:16. (The name was common also among the Greeks; (cf. Benseler's Pape's Eigennamen, under the word).)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Mnason.

Of uncertain origin; Mnason, a Christian -- Mnason.

Forms and Transliterations
Μνασωνι Μνάσωνί Mnasoni Mnasōni Mnásoní Mnásōní
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 21:16 N-DMS
GRK: ᾧ ξενισθῶμεν Μνάσωνί τινι Κυπρίῳ
NAS: with us, taking us to Mnason of Cyprus,
KJV: with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old
INT: whom we might lodge Mnason a certain a Cypriot

Strong's Greek 3416
1 Occurrence


Μνάσωνί — 1 Occ.















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