Strong's Lexicon Stachus: Stachys Original Word: Στάχυς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word στάχυς (stachys), meaning "ear of grain" or "head of grain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek name Stachys, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. Usage: In the New Testament, Stachus is a personal name mentioned in the Apostle Paul's epistle to the Romans. It is used to refer to a Christian believer in Rome who is greeted by Paul. The name itself, meaning "ear of grain," may symbolize fruitfulness or abundance, which could reflect the character or reputation of the individual within the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Stachys was not uncommon in the Greco-Roman world and could have been used by both Greeks and Romans. The early Christian church in Rome was a diverse community, consisting of both Jews and Gentiles, and individuals like Stachys would have been part of this vibrant and growing body of believers. The mention of Stachys in Paul's letter indicates the personal connections and networks that were vital for the spread of Christianity in the first century. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as stachus Definition Stachys, a Christian at Rome NASB Translation Stachys (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4720: ΣτάχυςΣτάχυς, Σταχυος, ὁ (cf. the preceding word), Stachys, the name of a man (cf. Lightfoot on Philip., p. 174): Romans 16:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Stachys. The same as stachus; Stachys, a Christian -- Stachys. see GREEK stachus Forms and Transliterations εστεατωμένοι εστέγασαν εστέγασεν στέαρ στέασι στέατα στέατι στέατος στεάτων στεγάζων στεγάσαιLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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