◄ 5546. Christianos ►
Strong's Lexicon Christianos: Christian Original Word: Χριστιανός Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Christianos Pronunciation: khris-tee-an-os' Phonetic Spelling: (khris-tee-an-os') Definition: Christian Meaning: a Christian. Word Origin: Derived from Χριστός (Christos), meaning "Christ" or "Anointed One," with the suffix -ιανός (-ianos), indicating belonging to or a follower of. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Christianos," as it is a term that emerged in the Greek-speaking context of the early church. However, related concepts can be found in terms like מָשִׁיחַ (Mashiach, Strong's Hebrew 4899), meaning "Messiah" or "Anointed One." Usage: The term "Christianos" refers to a follower of Christ, specifically those who adhere to the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ. It denotes an individual who identifies with the beliefs and practices of Christianity, acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah and Savior. Cultural and Historical Background: The term "Christianos" was first used in Antioch, as recorded in the New Testament, to describe the disciples of Jesus (Acts 11:26). Initially, it may have been used by outsiders as a label for the followers of Jesus, possibly with a derogatory connotation. Over time, however, believers embraced the term as a badge of honor, signifying their allegiance to Christ. The early Christians were distinct in their monotheistic worship, ethical teachings, and communal lifestyle, which set them apart from the surrounding Greco-Roman culture. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from Christos Definition a Christian NASB Translation Christian (2), Christians (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5546: Χριστιανός Χριστιανός (cf. Lightfoot on Philip., p. 16 note), Χριστιανου, ὁ (Χριστός), a Christian, a follower of Christ: Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16. The name was first given to the worshippers of Jesus by the Gentiles, but from the second century (Justin Martyr (e. g. Apology 1, 4, p. 55 a.; dialog contra Trypho, § 35; cf. 'Teaching etc. 12, 4 [ET])) onward accepted by them as a title of honor. CL Lipsius, Ueber Ursprung u. ältesten Gebrauch des Christennamens. 4to, pp. 20, Jen. 1873. (CL Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word, 2; Farrar in Alex.'s Kitto, under the word; on the 'Titles of Believers in the N. T.' see Westcott, Epistles of St. John, p. 125f; cf. Dict. of Chris. Antiqq., under the word 'Faithful'.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Christian. From Christos; a Christian, i.e. Follower of Christ -- Christian. see GREEK Christos Forms and Transliterations Χριστιανον Χριστιανὸν Χριστιανος Χριστιανός Χριστιανους Χριστιανούς Christianon Christianòn Christianos Christianós Christianous Christianoús Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 11:26 N-AMP GRK: τοὺς μαθητὰς Χριστιανούς NAS: called Christians in Antioch. KJV: were called Christians first INT: the disciples Christians Acts 26:28 N-AMS GRK: με πείθεις Χριστιανὸν ποιῆσαι NAS: me to become a Christian. KJV: me to be a Christian. INT: me you persuade a Christian to become 1 Peter 4:16 N-NMS GRK: δὲ ὡς Χριστιανός μὴ αἰσχυνέσθω NAS: but if [anyone suffers] as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, KJV: [any man suffer] as a Christian, let him INT: however as a Christian not let him be ashamed Strong's Greek 5546 3 Occurrences Χριστιανὸν — 1 Occ. Χριστιανός — 1 Occ. Χριστιανούς — 1 Occ.