Strong's Lexicon Stóikos: Stoic Original Word: Στωϊκός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "στοά" (stoa), meaning "porch" or "colonnade," referring to the Stoa Poikile in Athens where Stoic philosophers gathered. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Stóikos" as it is a term specific to Greek philosophy. However, concepts of wisdom and understanding in Hebrew thought, such as חָכְמָה (chokmah, Strong's H2451), may be seen as analogous in their pursuit of a virtuous life. Usage: The term "Stóikos" refers to a member of the Stoic school of philosophy, which was founded by Zeno of Citium in the early 3rd century BC. Stoicism emphasized rationality, self-control, and virtue as the path to true happiness. In the New Testament, the term is used to describe certain philosophers encountered by the Apostle Paul. Cultural and Historical Background: Stoicism was a prominent philosophical movement in the Greco-Roman world during the time of the New Testament. It taught that the universe is governed by a rational divine order and that individuals should align themselves with this order through reason and virtue. Stoics believed in accepting fate and maintaining inner peace regardless of external circumstances. This philosophy was influential among both Greeks and Romans and often intersected with early Christian thought, particularly in its emphasis on virtue and self-control. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Stoikos, q.v. NASB Translation Stoic (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4770: Στοϊκός[Στοϊκός, so Lachmann Tdf. for Στωϊκός, which see] STRONGS NT 4770: ΣτωϊκόςΣτωϊκός ((WH Στωϊκός), L T Στοϊκός, see Tdf.s note on Acts as below; WH's Appendix, p. 152), Στωικη, Στωικον, Stoic, pertaining to the Stole philosophy, the author of which, Zeno of Citium, taught at Athens in the portico called ἡ ποικίλη στοά: οἱ Στωικοι φιλοσοφοι, Acts 17:18. (((Diogenes Laërtius 7, 5; others)) From stoa; a "Stoic" (as occupying a particular porch in Athens), i.e. Adherent of a certin philosophy -- Stoick. see GREEK stoa |
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