Strong G4504G4504GῬοῦφος

Rufus

One of the 2 senses of Strong G4504

Transliteration
Rhouphos
Pronunciation
hroo'-fos
Morphology
Proper Name (Masculine) of a Person

Definition

Of Latin origin;
red;
Rufus a Christian: - Rufus.

Meaning of the name

Rufus, "red-haired"

Detailed definition

Ῥοῦφος, -ου, ὁ
(Lat.), Rufus: Mrk.15:21, Rom.16:13.†
(AS)

In the biblical story

Rufus

Son of Simon of Cyrene, who carried Jesus' cross

Rufus was the son of Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross on the way to His crucifixion.

In the Bible

Strong G4504G appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • rufus1

First verses

  1. Mark 15:21
    And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.
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