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 (G0223I) is a proper name, specifically referring to Alexander. This name is rooted in two elements: ἄλ exon (meaning "defender" or "protector") and ἀнδρός (meaning "man"). The combination of these elements forms a name that essentially means "defender of men" or "protector of people." As a proper name, Alexandros is unique to an individual and holds significance not in its generic meaning, but rather in its association with that person. Its significance lies in the fact that it belonged to at least two notable individuals in the time of the New Testament, one of whom is mentioned in the Bible twice. This brief mention suggests that the name Alexandros may have been significant enough to be associated with someone of importance or notoriety. Without more context, however, it is difficult to determine the specific implications of this name in its occurrences in the Bible.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
They brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defense to the people.
Acts 19:33They brought Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. Alexander beckoned with his hand, and would have made a defense to the people.