Τέρτιος
Tertios
Tertius
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Τέρτιος (Tertios) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. This name appears only once in the Bible, making it a unique and singular reference. Given its status as a proper name, Τέρτιος refers to a specific individual, rather than a concept or abstract idea. The name itself does not convey any inherent meaning or significance beyond its association with that person. The fact that it appears only once in the biblical text suggests that the name may be significant in the context of the specific passage or event in which it is mentioned. Without further information about the context in which Τέρτιος appears, it is difficult to say more about its significance. However, as a proper name, it is likely to be an important identifier for the person to whom it refers, and may hold personal or cultural significance within the community or context in which it is used.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text