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Has anyone ever told you: יהוה (Yahweh) God loves you and has a great plan for your life?
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Strong’s G4734: A proper name meaning “crowned one,” belonging to a prominent Corinthian Christian whose household was among the first converts in Achaia. As one of Paul’s early baptisms, he became a significant leader in the Corinthian church, known for dedicated service.
Στεφανᾶς, derived from the word for “crown,” represents early Christian leadership and service. In the New Testament, he appears as the head of a household that became the firstfruits of Achaia and a model of Christian ministry. Paul specifically mentions baptizing his household and commends their devotion to service. Early church tradition saw in his name (meaning “crowned one”) a connection to faithful Christian service and leadership. Today, he stands as an example of how entire households can be transformed by the gospel and dedicated to ministry.
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Etymology:
For compound words:
Not applicable as this is a proper name
Translation Options:
For this proper noun:
Examples:
BDAG emphasizes his role in Corinthian church. Thayer’s notes his household’s prominence. LSJ documents name usage in Greek culture. Vine’s highlights his service ministry. Strong’s connects to crown imagery. LEH notes absence in Septuagint. Moulton and Milligan show name’s common usage.
First appearance:
1 Corinthians 1:16: “Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas [Στεφανᾶς]. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.”
Additional References:
1 Corinthians 16:15, 1 Corinthians 16:17
Author: Work | Text |
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Athenian Inscription | “Stephanas [Στεφανᾶς] served as archon in the third year.” |
Delian Records | “Stephanas [Στεφανᾶς] dedicated this offering to Apollo.” |
Papyrus Document | “The property of Stephanas [Στεφανᾶς], son of Alexander.” |
Στεφανᾶς exemplifies early Christian leadership and household faith. He proclaims the good news that entire families can be transformed by the Messiah’s grace and devoted to His service. This name reminds us that Christian leadership involves both baptismal initiation and ongoing service to God’s people.
Strong’s G4734: A proper name meaning “crowned one,” belonging to a prominent Corinthian Christian whose household was among the first converts in Achaia. As one of Paul’s early baptisms, he became a significant leader in the Corinthian church, known for dedicated service.
Part of speech: Noun (proper name)
Tags: Corinthian-church, early-converts, household-baptism, church-leadership, Pauls-converts, firstfruits, Achaia, Christian-service, household-faith, Corinthian-Christians, early-church-leaders, baptism, ministry-service, Christian-households, church-history
Note: While this entry strives for accuracy, readers engaged in critical research should verify citations and keyword occurrences in their Bible translation of choice. For Biblical citations, the F.O.G Bible project recommends Logos Bible software.
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