3526. Niger
Strong's Lexicon
Niger: Niger

Original Word: Νίγερ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Niger
Pronunciation: NEE-ger
Phonetic Spelling: (neeg'-er)
Definition: Niger
Meaning: Niger, a proper name.

Word Origin: Latin origin, meaning "black"

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term "Νίγερ" as it is a Latin-derived name used in the New Testament context.

Usage: The term "Niger" is used as a surname or descriptor for an individual in the New Testament, specifically referring to Simeon, one of the prophets and teachers in the early church at Antioch. The name likely indicates a characteristic of the individual, possibly referring to his complexion.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the early church, names often carried significant meaning, reflecting personal characteristics, heritage, or notable events. The use of "Niger" as a descriptor for Simeon suggests that he may have had a darker complexion, which was notable enough to be recorded. This highlights the diversity present in the early Christian community, which included individuals from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin (dark in color)
Definition
Niger, a Christian
NASB Translation
Niger (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3526: Νίγερ

Νίγερ, (a Latin name (`black')), Niger, surname of the prophet Symeon: Acts 13:1.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Niger.

Of Latin origin; black; Niger, a Christian -- Niger.

Forms and Transliterations
Νιγερ Νίγερ Niger Níger
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 13:1 N
GRK: ὁ καλούμενος Νίγερ καὶ Λούκιος
NAS: who was called Niger, and Lucius
KJV: that was called Niger, and
INT: who was called Niger and Lucius

Strong's Greek 3526
1 Occurrence


Νίγερ — 1 Occ.















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