Berean Strong's Lexicon Zénas: Zenas Original Word: Ζηνᾶς Word Origin: Likely a contracted form of the Greek name Ζηνόδωρος (Zenodoros), meaning "gift of Zeus." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Zenas, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a lawyer or scribe in Jewish tradition can be linked to entries such as Strong's Hebrew 5608 (סָפַר, saphar), meaning "to count, recount, relate," often used for scribes or those knowledgeable in the law. Usage: Zenas is a Christian mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Epistle to Titus. He is referred to as a lawyer, which in the context of the early Christian church, likely indicates he was knowledgeable in Jewish law or possibly Roman law. His mention is brief, but he is noted for his role in the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, lawyers were often well-versed in the laws of the land, which could include Jewish law, Roman law, or both. Zenas, being a lawyer, would have been a person of some education and standing. His Greek name suggests he was a Hellenistic Jew or a Gentile convert to Christianity. The early Christian church was a diverse community, and individuals like Zenas played a crucial role in bridging cultural and legal understandings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably a contr. of Zeus and dóron Definition "Zeus-given," Zenas, a Christian lawyer NASB Translation Zenas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2211: ΖηνᾶςΖηνᾶς (cf. Lightfoot on Colossians 4:15; Winer's Grammar, § 16 N. 1), Ζηνᾶν, (Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Zenas, at first a teacher of the Jewish law, afterward a Christian: Titus 3:13. (B. D. under the word.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zenas. Probably contracted from a poetic form of Zeus and doron; Jove-given; Zenas, a Christian -- Zenas. see GREEK Zeus see GREEK doron Forms and Transliterations Ζηναν Ζηνᾶν Zenan Zenân Zēnan ZēnânLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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