Biblica Analytica
G2913 Greek

Κρήσκης

Krēskēs

Crescens

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Crescens
Transliteration
Krēskēs
Strong's Number
G2913
Occurrences
1
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 Greek word Κρήσκης (G2913) has a short definition of Crescens, which refers to growth or increase. As a proper name (indicating a person), its semantic domain is directly tied to this concept. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible, it's reasonable to infer that Κρήσκης was a personal name associated with this attribute. The significance of this word is contextualized in its singular use in the New Testament, suggesting it might have been a distinctive characteristic shared by the individual who bore this name. The direct translation of Crescens implies a connection to growth or expansion, but further analysis of the historical or cultural context in which this name was given would be necessary to understand the specific significance it holds.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2913
Lemma
Κρήσκης
Transliteration
Krēskēs
Definition
Crescens
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text