Strong's Lexicon Démas: Demas Original Word: Δημᾶς Word Origin: Likely a contracted form of the Greek name Demetrius or Demarchos, which means "popular" or "of the people." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Demas, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of desertion or turning away from faith can be related to Hebrew words like עָזַב (azab - to forsake) or סוּר (sur - to turn aside). Usage: Demas is a personal name found in the New Testament, specifically in the Pauline Epistles. He is mentioned as a companion of the Apostle Paul, who later deserted him. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, names like Demas were common and often carried connotations of social standing or familial heritage. As a companion of Paul, Demas would have been involved in the early Christian missionary activities, which were often met with both acceptance and persecution. The name Demas is associated with a person who initially supported the Christian mission but later chose the secular world over spiritual commitments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably a short form of Démétrios Definition Demas, a companion of Paul NASB Translation Demas (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1214: ΔημᾶςΔημᾶς, ὁ, Demas, (proper name, contracted apparently Δημήτριος, cf. Winers Grammar, 103 (97); (on its declension, cf. Buttmann, 20 (18))), a companion of Paul, who deserted the apostle when he was a prisoner at Rome and returned to Thessalonica: Colossians 4:14; Philemon 1:24; 2 Timothy 4:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Demas. Probably for Demetrios; Demas, a Christian -- Demas. see GREEK Demetrios Forms and Transliterations Δημας Δημᾶς Demas Demâs Dēmas DēmâsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 4:14 N-NMSGRK: ἀγαπητὸς καὶ Δημᾶς NAS: sends you his greetings, and [also] Demas. KJV: physician, and Demas, greet you. INT: beloved and Demas 2 Timothy 4:10 N-NMS Philemon 1:24 N-NMS |
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