708. Aristarchos
Strong's Lexicon
Aristarchos: Aristarchus

Original Word: Ἀρίσταρχος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Aristarchos
Pronunciation: ah-ris'-tar-khos
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-is'-tar-khos)
Definition: Aristarchus
Meaning: Aristarchus, a Christian, belonging to Thessalonica in Macedonia.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "ἄριστος" (aristos), meaning "best," and "ἄρχω" (archo), meaning "to rule" or "to lead."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Aristarchus, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of leadership and rulership can be related to Hebrew words like "נָשִׂיא" (nasi, leader) or "שַׂר" (sar, prince).

Usage: Aristarchus is a personal name meaning "best ruler" or "excellent leader." In the New Testament, Aristarchus is a Christian from Thessalonica who is noted for his close association with the Apostle Paul. He is described as a fellow worker and companion in Paul's missionary journeys and imprisonments.

Cultural and Historical Background: Aristarchus was a Macedonian from Thessalonica, a prominent city in the Roman province of Macedonia. Thessalonica was a significant urban center with a diverse population, including a substantial Jewish community. Aristarchus's involvement in Paul's ministry highlights the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities into the Gentile world. His willingness to travel and face persecution alongside Paul reflects the early Christian commitment to evangelism and fellowship.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from aristos (best) and archos (leader)
Definition
"best leader," Aristarchus, a Christian of Thessalonica
NASB Translation
Aristarchus (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 708: Ἀρίσταρχος

Ἀρίσταρχος, Ἀριστάρχου, (literally, best-ruling), Aristarchus, a certain Christian of Thessalonica, a 'fellow-captive' with Paul (cf. B. D. American edition; Lightfoot and Meyer on Col. as below): Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:24.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Aristarchus.

From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian -- Aristarchus.

see GREEK ariston

see GREEK archo

Forms and Transliterations
Αρισταρχον Ἀρίσταρχον Αρισταρχος Ἀρίσταρχος Αρισταρχου Ἀριστάρχου Aristarchon Arístarchon Aristarchos Arístarchos Aristarchou Aristárchou
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 19:29 N-AMS
GRK: Γαῖον καὶ Ἀρίσταρχον Μακεδόνας συνεκδήμους
NAS: Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul's
KJV: and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia,
INT: Gaius and Aristarchus Macedonians fellow travelers

Acts 20:4 N-NMS
GRK: Θεσσαλονικέων δὲ Ἀρίσταρχος καὶ Σέκουνδος
NAS: [the son] of Pyrrhus, and by Aristarchus and Secundus
KJV: of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and
INT: of thessalonians moreover Aristarchus and Secundus

Acts 27:2 N-GMS
GRK: σὺν ἡμῖν Ἀριστάρχου Μακεδόνος Θεσσαλονικέως
NAS: accompanied by Aristarchus, a Macedonian
KJV: of Asia; [one] Aristarchus, a Macedonian
INT: with us Aristarchus a Macedonian of Thessalonica

Colossians 4:10 N-NMS
GRK: Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἀρίσταρχος ὁ συναιχμάλωτός
NAS: Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner,
KJV: Aristarchus my fellowprisoner
INT: Greets you Aristarchus fellow prisoner

Philemon 1:24 N-NMS
GRK: Μάρκος Ἀρίσταρχος Δημᾶς Λουκᾶς
NAS: [as do] Mark, Aristarchus, Demas,
KJV: Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas,
INT: [and] Mark Aristarchus Demas Luke

Strong's Greek 708
5 Occurrences


Ἀρίσταρχον — 1 Occ.
Ἀρίσταρχος — 3 Occ.
Ἀριστάρχου — 1 Occ.

















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