Biblica Analytica
G2921 Greek

Κρίσπος

Krispos

Crispus

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Crispus
Transliteration
Krispos
Strong's Number
G2921
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

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

What Original Readers Understood

Supported

Strong's number G2921 corresponds to the proper name "Κρίσπος" or Krispos. According to the available data, this name is derived from the adjective "κρΙΣπος" meaning 'curly-haired' or 'crisp-haired.' This etymology suggests that the name Krispos might have been given to someone notable for their distinct physical appearance. In the biblical text, Krispos (Κρἰσπος) is mentioned only twice, implying a relatively minor or background role. However, as a proper name, Krispos serves as a distinct identifier for the individual, marking their presence within the narrative. Unfortunately, without additional context, the significance of Krispos within the broader story remains uncertain. It is possible that the name Krispos was chosen for its association with a particular person or family but without further information, this remains speculative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2921
Lemma
Κρίσπος
Transliteration
Krispos
Definition
Crispus
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text