Berean Strong's Lexicon Olumpas: Olympas Original Word: Ὀλυμπᾶς Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name of the famous Mount Olympus in Greece, which was considered the home of the Greek gods. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Olympas, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of greeting fellow believers is echoed in the Hebrew Scriptures through expressions of fellowship and community among the people of God. Usage: Olympas is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to refer to a Christian believer in Rome who is greeted by the Apostle Paul in his epistle to the Romans. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the context of the Bible, but it signifies an individual who was part of the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first century, names like Olympas were common in the Greco-Roman world, often reflecting cultural or religious influences. The name may have been associated with the grandeur of Mount Olympus, the mythological abode of the Greek gods. However, in the context of the New Testament, Olympas represents a believer who has turned from pagan traditions to follow Christ. The mention of Olympas in Romans suggests the diversity and inclusivity of the early Christian church, which welcomed individuals from various cultural backgrounds. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originshortened form from a comp. with Olumpos Definition Olympas, a Christian NASB Translation Olympas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3652: ὈλυμπᾶςὈλυμπᾶς (perhaps contracted from Ὀλυμπιοδωρος, Winers Grammar, 103 (97); cf. Fick, Gr. Personennamen, pp. 63f, 201), Ὀλυμπα (Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ, Olympas, a certain Christian: Romans 16:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Olympas. Probably a contraction from Olumpiodoros (Olympian-bestowed, i.e. Heaven-descended); Olympas, a Christian -- Olympas. Forms and Transliterations Ολυμπαν Ὀλυμπᾶν Olumpan Olympan OlympânLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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