Strong G223G223HἈλέξανδρος

Alexander

One of the 4 senses of Strong G223

Transliteration
Alexandros
Pronunciation
al-ex'-an-dros
Morphology
Proper Name (Masculine) of a Person

Definition

From the same as (the first part of) G220 and G435; man-defender;
Alexander the name of three Israelites and one other man: - Alexander.

Meaning of the name

Alexander, "defender of men"

Detailed definition

Ἀλέξανδρος, -ου, ὁ,
Alexander
1. Son of Simon of Cyrene: Mrk.15:21

2. A kinsman of the High Priest: Act.4:6.

3. A certain Jew: Act.19:33.

4. A coppersmith: 1Ti.1:20.

5. Perh. = 4 (see Ellic. on I Ti, l.with): 2Ti.4:14.
† (AS)

In the biblical story

Alexander

Member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem

Alexander was a member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem who was present during Peter and John's interrogation before the Sanhedrin. (Act.4.6)

In the Bible

Strong G223H appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • alexander1

First verses

  1. Acts 4:6
    And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
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