Berean Strong's Lexicon Nikolaos: Nicolas Original Word: Νικόλαος Word Origin: From the Greek words νίκη (nikē, meaning "victory") and λαός (laos, meaning "people") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Nicolas, as it is of Greek origin. However, the concept of "victory" can be related to Hebrew words like נֵצַח (netsach, Strong's H5331) meaning "victory" or "endurance." Usage: The name Nikolaos means "victory of the people." In the New Testament, it is used to refer to a specific individual, Nicolas, who was one of the seven deacons chosen by the early church in Jerusalem to assist the apostles by managing the distribution of food and resources to the community, particularly to the widows (Acts 6:5). Cultural and Historical Background: The name Nicolas was common in the Hellenistic world and reflects a blend of Greek culture with the Jewish context of the early church. The selection of Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, as one of the seven deacons highlights the early church's inclusivity and the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities. Antioch was a significant center for early Christianity, known for its diverse population and as the place where followers of Jesus were first called "Christians" (Acts 11:26). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nikos and laos Definition Nicolaus, a Christian, probably not connected with the sect bearing the same name NASB Translation Nicolas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3532: ΝικόλαοςΝικόλαος, Νικολαου, ὁ (νίκη and λαός), Nicolaus (A. V. Nicolas), a proselyte of Antioch and one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem: Acts 6:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nicolaus. From nikos and Laodikeus; victorious over the people; Nicolaus, a heretic -- Nicolaus. see GREEK nikos see GREEK Laodikeus Forms and Transliterations και Νικολαον Νικόλαον νικοποιείν Nikolaon NikólaonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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