3044. Linos
Lexicon
Linos: Linus

Original Word: Λίνος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Linos
Pronunciation: LEE-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (lee'-nos)
Definition: Linus
Meaning: Linus, a Christian in Rome.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Linus.

Perhaps from linon; Linus, a Christian -- Linus.

see GREEK linon

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the name of a mythical minstrel, perhaps from linon (for the string of a musical instrument)
Definition
Linus, a Christian
NASB Translation
Linus (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3044: Λίνος

Λίνος (not Λίνος (with R G Tr); see Passow (or Liddell and Scott), under the word; cf. Lipsius, Gramm. Untersuch., p. 42), Λινου, , Linus, one of Paul's Christian associates; according to ecclesiastical tradition bishop of the church at Rome (cf. Hase, Polemik, edition 3, p. 131; Lipsius, Chronologie d. röm. Bischöfe, p. 146; (Dict. of Chris. Biog. under the word)): 2 Timothy 4:21.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "flax" or "linen," which is related to the process of spinning or weaving flax fibers into linen cloth.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Λίνος (Linos) in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of "flax" or "linen" can be related to Hebrew words such as פִּשְׁתָּה (pishtah • Strong's Hebrew 6594), which refers to flax or linen in the Old Testament.

Usage: The name "Linos" appears in the New Testament as a personal name. It is mentioned in the context of early Christian greetings and is associated with the early church.

Context: The name Λίνος (Linos) is found in the New Testament in 2 Timothy 4:21, where the Apostle Paul, in his final epistle, sends greetings to Timothy from several individuals, including Linos. The verse reads: "Do your best to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers" (BSB). Linos is believed to be a member of the Christian community in Rome, possibly a leader or someone of significance within the early church. Some early church traditions, though not explicitly detailed in the biblical text, suggest that Linos may have been a bishop of Rome following the apostle Peter. However, these traditions are not universally accepted and are not directly supported by the scriptural account. The mention of Linos in Paul's epistle highlights the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and the importance of personal relationships and greetings in the spread of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations
ελίπανας ελίπανε ελιπάνθη ελιπάνθησαν Λινος Λίνος λιπαίνει λιπανάτω Linos Línos
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Timothy 4:21 N-NMS
GRK: Πούδης καὶ Λίνος καὶ Κλαυδία
NAS: Pudens and Linus and Claudia
KJV: Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia,
INT: Pudens and Linus and Claudia

Strong's Greek 3044
1 Occurrence


Λίνος — 1 Occ.















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