Κρήσκης
Krēskēs
Crescens
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text