Ἀλέξανδρος
Alexandros
Alexander
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the data provided, the Greek word Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros) has a short definition of "Alexander," a proper name for a person. The semantic domain confirms this is a personal name, and it appears only once in the Bible. This suggests that the word is primarily a proper noun, used to reference a specific individual. The limited occurrences of the word do not allow for a comprehensive analysis of its range of usage. However, as a proper name, it is most likely used to identify someone with a well-known identity or significance. Given the historical context, it is plausible that this name refers to a prominent person of the time, possibly a leader or notable figure. The significance of the word Alexandros lies in its association with a specific individual, whose identity is not explicitly stated in the provided data. Without more context or occurrences, it is challenging to provide further insights into the word's significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text