Pronunciation Guide: der-BAY-os Basic Definition Strong’s G1190: Δερβαῖος (Derbaios) refers to a person from the city of Derbe, a Lycaonian city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). In the New Testament, this term appears only once as an ethnic designation identifying…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-see-ah-NOS Basic Definition Strong’s G774: Ἀσιανός refers to an inhabitant or native of Asia Minor, specifically the Roman province of Asia. This term distinguishes individuals from the geographical region that encompassed much of modern-day western Turkey, particularly around…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-tem-AS Basic Definition Strong’s G734: Ἀρτεμᾶς was a trusted co-worker of the Apostle Paul, whose name appears to be a shortened form of Artemidorus, meaning “gift of Artemis.” While mentioned only once in Scripture, his selection by Paul…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-is’-tar-khos (voiced as in “are-is-TAR-kos”) Basic Definition Strong’s G708: Ἀρίσταρχος (Aristarchos) was a Macedonian Christian from Thessalonica who became one of Paul’s most loyal traveling companions and fellow workers in the gospel ministry. His name literally means “best…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-KOO-lahs Basic Definition Strong’s G207: Ἀκύλας is the Greek form of the Latin name Aquila, meaning “eagle.” In the New Testament, he was a Jewish Christian and tentmaker who, along with his wife Priscilla, became a significant figure…
