Berean Strong's Lexicon Timaios: Timaeus Original Word: Τίμαιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word τιμή (timē), meaning "honor" or "value." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek name Timaeus, the concept of honor is often represented by the Hebrew word כָּבוֹד (kabod), Strong's Hebrew #3519. Usage: The name Timaeus is used in the New Testament as a proper noun, specifically as the name of a person. It is most notably associated with Bartimaeus, the blind beggar whom Jesus heals in the Gospel of Mark. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. The name Timaeus, meaning "honor," reflects a cultural appreciation for virtues such as respect and esteem. In the Greco-Roman world, names derived from virtues were common and often reflected the values held by society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from timaó Definition "highly prized," Timaeus, an Isr. NASB Translation Timaeus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5090: ΤιμαῖοςΤιμαῖος (טִמְאַי from Chaldean טְמֵא, Hebrew טָמֵא, to be unclean), Τιμαίου, ὁ, Timaeus, the name of a man: Mark 10:46. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Timaeus. Probably of Chaldee origin (compare tame'); Timoeus (i.e. Timay), an Israelite -- Timaeus. see HEBREW tame' Forms and Transliterations Τιμαιου Τιμαίου Timaiou TimaíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |