Strong's Lexicon Klémés: Clement Original Word: Κλήμης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word κλέος (kleos), meaning "glory" or "fame." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Κλήμης, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. Usage: The name Clement is used in the New Testament to refer to a Christian believer who was a fellow worker with the Apostle Paul. The name suggests a person of renown or one who is notable for their contributions to the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: Clement is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church, specifically in the city of Philippi. During the first century, names like Clement were common in the Greco-Roman world, often indicating a person of status or influence. The mention of Clement in the New Testament suggests he was a respected member of the early church, possibly involved in leadership or significant ministry work. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition Clement, a Christian at Philippi NASB Translation Clement (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2815: ΚλήμηςΚλήμης (cf. Buttmann, 16f (15)), Κλήμεντος, ὁ, Clement, a companion of Paul and apparently a member of the church at Philippi: Philippians 4:3. According to the rather improbable tradition of the catholic church, he is identical with that Clement who was bishop of Rome toward the close of the first century; (but see Lightfoot's Commentary on Philippians, at the passage cited, 'Detached Note'; Salmon in Dict. of Chris. Biogr. i., 555f). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Clement. Of Latin origin; merciful; Clemes (i.e. Clemens), a Christian -- Clement. Forms and Transliterations εκληροδότησεν Κλημεντος Κλήμεντος κληροδοσίας κληροδοτήσητε Klementos Klēmentos KlḗmentosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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