Ἀλεξανδρεύς
Alexandreus
Alexandrian
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Ἀλεξανδρεύς (Alexandreus) is a proper name, specifically a reference to a person known as an Alexandrian. This term is likely associated with the city of Alexandria, an important urban center in the Mediterranean. As a proper name, its usage is limited to designating a specific individual, implying a personal connection or affiliation with the city. Given its limited occurrences in the Bible (2 times), this proper name is not a commonly used or widespread term. Nonetheless, its specific reference to a person or individuals from Alexandria suggests that these individuals held significance or played a notable role in the biblical narrative. The significance of Alexandreus is therefore largely tied to its association with the individual or individuals who bear this name, rather than any broader conceptual or abstract meaning.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text