2810. Kleopas
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Kleopas: Cleopas

Original Word: Κλεόπας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Kleopas
Pronunciation: kleh-OH-pas
Phonetic Spelling: (kleh-op'-as)
Definition: Cleopas
Meaning: Cleopas, one of the two companions of the risen Jesus from Jerusalem to Emmaus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Cleopas.

Probably contracted from Kleopatros (compound of kleos and pater); Cleopas, a Christian -- Cleopas.

see GREEK kleos

see GREEK pater

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
abb. for Kleopatros (Cleopatros, "celebration of the father")
Definition
Cleopas, a Christian
NASB Translation
Cleopas (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2810: Κλεοπᾶς

Κλεοπᾶς (on the decl. cf. Buttmann, 20 (18)) (apparently contracted from Κλεοπατρος, see Ἀντιπᾶς (cf. Letronne in the Revue Archeologique, 1844-45, i., p. 485ff)), , Cleopas, one of Christ's disciples: Luke 24:18. (Cf. Lightfoot, Commentary on Galatians, p. 267; B. D. under Cleopas.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A contracted form of the Greek name Κλεόπατρος (Kleopatros), which is derived from κλέος (kleos, meaning "glory") and πατήρ (pater, meaning "father").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Κλεόπας, as it is a Hellenistic name. However, the concept of "glory" (κλέος) can be related to Hebrew words such as כָּבוֹד (kabod, Strong's 3519), meaning "glory" or "honor."

Usage: The name Κλεόπας appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, as one of the two disciples who encountered the resurrected Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

Context: Κλεόπας is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke 24:18, where he is one of the two disciples traveling to the village of Emmaus on the day of Jesus' resurrection. As they walked, they were discussing the recent events of Jesus' crucifixion and the reports of His resurrection. Jesus Himself approached and walked with them, though they were kept from recognizing Him initially. During their conversation, Κλεόπας expressed surprise that the stranger (Jesus) seemed unaware of the recent happenings in Jerusalem concerning Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus then explained to them the Scriptures concerning Himself, beginning with Moses and all the Prophets. It was only later, as Jesus broke bread with them, that their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him. This encounter highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and the revelation of Jesus' identity and mission. Κλεόπας' interaction with Jesus underscores the transformative power of the risen Christ and the importance of understanding Scripture in light of His resurrection.

Forms and Transliterations
Κλεοπας Κλεοπᾶς Κλεόπας Kleopas Kleópas
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 24:18 N-NMS
GRK: εἷς ὀνόματι Κλεόπας εἶπεν πρὸς
NAS: [of them], named Cleopas, answered
KJV: whose name was Cleopas, answering said
INT: one named Cleopas said to

Strong's Greek 2810
1 Occurrence


Κλεόπας — 1 Occ.















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