Biblica Analytica
G1889 Greek

Ἐπαφρᾶς

Epaphras

Epaphras

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Epaphras
Transliteration
Epaphras
Strong's Number
G1889
Occurrences
3
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The name Epaphras, represented by the Greek word Ἐπαφρᾶς (G1889), appears three times in the Bible. As a proper name, it is a singular instance of a person in the biblical text. Epaphras is not a descriptive phrase but a distinct identification, indicating a specific individual. There is no additional information provided in the lexicon about Epaphras, such as his relation to others or his occupation. Given its limited appearance in the Bible, Epaphras likely carries significant importance to the narrative or community in which it is mentioned. However, without additional context, the scope and nature of this significance cannot be determined. It is possible that Epaphras held a prominent role or had a unique relationship within the biblical context. It is worth noting that the name Epaphras may be worth exploring further in conjunction with its biblical occurrences to gain a deeper understanding of its importance within the text.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1889
Lemma
Ἐπαφρᾶς
Transliteration
Epaphras
Definition
Epaphras
Occurrences
3
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences across the text