Strong G4504G4504HῬοῦφος

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

Believer in Rome, son of Paul's "mother"

Rufus was a believer in Rome, chosen in the Lord, whose mother had also been a mother figure to Paul.

In the Bible

Strong G4504H appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • rufus1

First verses

  1. Romans 16:13
    Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
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