Berean Strong's Lexicon Parmenas: Parmenas Original Word: Παρμενᾶς Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Parmenas, as it is a Greek name specific to the New Testament context. Usage: Parmenas is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to one of the seven men chosen to serve as deacons in the early church in Jerusalem. His role was to assist in the daily distribution to the widows, ensuring fair treatment and care within the Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: Parmenas is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church's efforts to address internal challenges and maintain unity. The appointment of deacons, including Parmenas, was a response to complaints from the Hellenistic Jews that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. This event highlights the early church's commitment to social justice and equitable treatment of all members, regardless of cultural or ethnic background. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably a contr. for Parmenidés (from a comp. of para and menó) or a similar name Definition "constant," Parmenas, a Christian NASB Translation Parmenas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3937: ΠαρμενᾶςΠαρμενᾶς (probably contracted from Παρμενιδης 'steadfast'; cf. Winer's Grammar, 103 (97)), accusative Παρμενᾶν (cf. Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Parmenas, one of the seven deacons of the primitive church at Jerusalem: Acts 6:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Parmenas. Probably by contraction for Parmenides (a derivative of a compound of para and meno); constant; Parmenas, a Christian -- Parmenas. see GREEK para see GREEK meno Forms and Transliterations Παρμεναν Παρμενᾶν παροδεύοντος Parmenan ParmenânLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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