4720. Stachus

Lexicon

Stachus: Stachys

Original Word: Στάχυς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Stachus
Pronunciation: STAH-khoos
Phonetic Spelling: (stakh'-oos)
Definition: Stachys
Meaning: Stachys, a Christian man at Rome.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Stachys.

The same as stachus; Stachys, a Christian -- Stachys.

see GREEK stachus

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
the same as stachus
Definition
Stachys, a Christian at Rome
NASB Translation
Stachys (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4720: Στάχυς

Στάχυς, Σταχυος, ὁ (cf. the preceding word), Stachys, the name of a man (cf. Lightfoot on Philip., p. 174): Romans 16:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word στάχυς (stachys), meaning "ear of grain" or "head of grain."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Stachys, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of personal names and greetings can be related to various Hebrew names and terms used in the Old Testament to denote individuals and their relationships within the community of faith.

Usage: The name Stachys appears once in the New Testament, specifically in the context of a greeting by the Apostle Paul.

Context: • Biblical Context: Stachys is mentioned in the New Testament in the Epistle to the Romans. In Romans 16:9, the Apostle Paul sends greetings to Stachys, referring to him as "my beloved." This indicates a close personal relationship or deep affection between Paul and Stachys. The context suggests that Stachys was a member of the early Christian community in Rome and was likely a fellow worker or associate in the ministry.
• Historical and Cultural Background: The name Stachys was a common Greek name during the first century. It is possible that Stachys was a Greek convert to Christianity, reflecting the diverse cultural and ethnic makeup of the early Church. The mention of Stachys in Paul's letter highlights the interconnectedness and familial bonds within the early Christian communities.
• Theological Significance: The inclusion of personal greetings in Paul's letters, such as the one to Stachys, underscores the importance of personal relationships and community within the body of Christ. It reflects the early Church's emphasis on love, unity, and mutual support among believers.
• Textual Reference: "Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys." (Romans 16:9, BSB)

Forms and Transliterations

εστεατωμένοι εστέγασαν εστέγασεν στέαρ στέασι στέατα στέατι στέατος στεάτων στεγάζων στεγάσαι

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 16:9 N-AMS
GRK: Χριστῷ καὶ Στάχυν τὸν ἀγαπητόν
NAS: in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
KJV: Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
INT: Christ and Stachys the beloved

Strong's Greek 4720
1 Occurrence

Στάχυν — 1 Occ.