◄ 3066. Loukios ►
Strong's Lexicon Loukios: Lucius Original Word: Λούκιος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Loukios Pronunciation: LOO-kee-os Phonetic Spelling: (loo'-kee-os) Definition: Lucius, (a) of Cyrene, an early Christian, in the church of Antioch, by some identified with the evangelist Luke, (b) a Christian with Paul at Corinth, by some identified with (a). Meaning: Lucius; a Roman name meaning "light" or "illumination." Word Origin: A Latin name, possibly derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Λούκιος (Loukios) in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as it is a Latin name adopted into Greek. Usage: The name Lucius appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, referring to a Christian leader in the early church. Context: Lucius is mentioned in the New Testament as a prominent figure in the early Christian community. In Acts 13:1, Lucius is identified as one of the prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch. The passage states: "Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul." (BSB) Lucius of Cyrene is noted for his role in the diverse leadership of the Antioch church, which was a significant center for early Christian mission and outreach. Cyrene, located in modern-day Libya, was a city with a substantial Jewish population, and Lucius may have been among those who were part of the Jewish diaspora. His inclusion in the list of leaders highlights the multicultural and multiethnic nature of the early church, reflecting the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish communities to Gentile regions. The mention of Lucius in Acts 13:1 is brief, and there is limited information about his life and ministry beyond this reference. However, his presence in the leadership of the Antioch church suggests that he was a respected and influential figure in the early Christian movement. The church at Antioch played a crucial role in the missionary journeys of Paul and Barnabas, and Lucius's involvement in this community indicates his participation in the broader mission of spreading the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Latin origin Definition Lucius, the name of two Christian NASB Translation Lucius (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3066: Λούκιος Λούκιος, Λουκιου, ὁ (a Latin name), Lucius, of Cyrene, a prophet mad teacher of the church at Antioch: Acts 13:1; perhaps the same Lucius that is mentioned in Romans 16:21. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lucius. Of Latin origin; illuminative; Lucius, a Christian -- Lucius. Forms and Transliterations Λουκιος Λούκιος λουτήρα λουτήρας λουτήρες λουτήρων Loukios Loúkios Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 13:1 N-NMS GRK: Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος ὁ Κυρηναῖος NAS: Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, KJV: Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and INT: Niger and Lucius the Cyrenian Romans 16:21 N-NMS GRK: μου καὶ Λούκιος καὶ Ἰάσων NAS: greets you, and [so] [do] Lucius and Jason KJV: workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, INT: of me and Lucius and Jason Strong's Greek 3066 2 Occurrences Λούκιος — 2 Occ.