Strong's Lexicon Loukas: Luke Original Word: Λουκᾶς Word Origin: A contracted form of the Latin name "Lucanus," which is derived from "Lucius." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Loukas, as it is a proper noun of Greek and Latin origin. Usage: Loukas refers to Luke, a companion of the Apostle Paul and the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. He is traditionally understood to be a physician and a Gentile Christian. Cultural and Historical Background: Luke is believed to have been a physician by profession, as indicated in Colossians 4:14, where Paul refers to him as "the beloved physician." His background as a Gentile is suggested by his Greek name and the nature of his writings, which often emphasize the universality of the Gospel message. Luke's Gospel is noted for its detailed historical account and its focus on Jesus' compassion for Gentiles, women, and the marginalized. The Acts of the Apostles, also attributed to Luke, provides a historical account of the early Church and the spread of the Gospel after Christ's ascension. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincontr. from the Latin Lucanus Definition Luke, a Christian NASB Translation Luke (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3065: ΛουκᾶςΛουκᾶς, Λουκᾶ, ὁ (contracted from Λουκανος; (cf. Lightfoot on Colossians 4:14), Winers Grammar, 103 (97) (cf. Buttmann, 20 (18); on the diverse origin of contracted or abbrev. proper names in ἅς cf. Lobeck, Patholog. Proleg., p. 506; Lightfoot on Colossians 4:15)), Luke, a Christian of Gentile origin, the companion of the apostle Paul in preaching the gospel and on many of his journeys (Acts 16:10-17; Acts 20:5-15; Acts 21:1-18; Acts 28:10-16); he was a physician, and according to the tradition of the church from Irenaeus (3, 14, 1f) down, which has been recently assailed with little success, the author of the third canonical Gospel and of the Acts of the Apostles: Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:11; Philemon 1:24. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lucas, Luke. Contracted from Latin Lucanus; Lucas, a Christian -- Lucas, Luke. Forms and Transliterations Λουκας Λουκᾶς Loukas LoukâsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 4:14 N-NMSGRK: ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Λουκᾶς ὁ ἰατρὸς NAS: Luke, the beloved physician, KJV: Luke, the beloved physician, INT: Greets you Luke the physician 2 Timothy 4:11 N-NMS Philemon 1:24 N-NMS |
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