Ἀλέξανδρος
Alexandros
Alexander
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros) is a proper name that refers to Alexander. As a person's name, its meaning and significance can be derived from its cultural context. Given that there is only one occurrence of this name in the Bible, it is likely a specific reference to a historical or contemporary figure. Without more context or information about the biblical passage where it occurs, it is difficult to determine the precise range of usage. However, as a proper name, it would be used to identify a unique individual, potentially highlighting their characteristics, actions, or contributions. In a broader sense, the name Alexander carries associations with power, conquest, and possibly wisdom, as inferred from the historical figure known for these qualities. However, the biblical reference to Alexandros likely conveys specific information about the individual in question rather than any broader cultural significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text