Strong's Lexicon Sópatros: Sopater Original Word: Σώπατρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "σῶς" (sos, meaning "safe" or "sound") and "πατήρ" (patēr, meaning "father"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Sopater, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a "sound" or "safe" father could be related to Hebrew terms for safety or protection, such as "שָׁלוֹם" (shalom, meaning peace or completeness). Usage: Sopater is a proper noun used to identify a specific individual in the New Testament. The name means "savior of his father" or "sound father." Sopater is mentioned as a companion of the Apostle Paul. Cultural and Historical Background: Sopater is identified as a Berean, indicating he was from Berea, a city in Macedonia. Berea was known for its noble-minded Jews who received the message of the Gospel with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily (Acts 17:11). Sopater's association with Paul suggests he was a committed believer and part of the early Christian missionary movement. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as sózó and from patér Definition "of a safe father," Sopater, a Christian from Berea NASB Translation Sopater (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4986: ΣώπατροςΣώπατρος, Σωπατρου, ὁ (cf. Winers Grammar, 103 (97)), Sopater, a Christian, one of Paul's companions: Acts 20:4. (See Σωσίπατρος.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sopater. From the base of sozo and pater; of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian -- Sopater. Compare Sosipatros. see GREEK sozo see GREEK pater see GREEK Sosipatros Forms and Transliterations Σωπατρος Σώπατρος Sopatros Sōpatros SṓpatrosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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