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<p> ''''' stā´kis ''''' ( Στάχυς , <i> ''''' Stáchus ''''' </i> ): The name of a [[Roman]] [[Christian]] to whom Paul sent greetings. The name is [[Greek]] and uncommon; it has been found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. Paul designates him "my beloved" ( Romans 16:9 ). </p> | <p> (Στάχυς, a [[Greek]] name) </p> <p> [[Stachys]] is saluted by St. [[Paul]] in Romans 16:9 and described as ‘my beloved’ (τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου). The only other persons so described in these salutations are [[Epaenetus]] (Romans 16:5) and [[Ampliatus]] (Romans 16:8). A woman, [[Persis]] (q.v.[Note: .v. quod vide, which see.]), is saluted, perhaps with intentional delicacy, as ‘the beloved’ (Romans 16:12). The term may indicate a personal convert of the [[Apostle]] or one closely associated with his work. Nothing further is known of Stachys. We shall suppose him to have been a [[Roman]] or [[Ephesian]] Christian, according to our view of the destination of Romans 16. The name is comparatively rare, but occurs in inscriptions of the Imperial household (J. B. Lightfoot, Philippians4, 1878, p. 174). </p> <p> T. B. Allworthy. </p> | ||
== American Tract Society Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_17244" /> == | |||
<p> A disciple of Paul, by whom he is honorably mentioned, Romans 16:9 . From his name it would seem that he was a Greek, though residing at Rome. </p> | |||
== Smith's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_75157" /> == | |||
<p> Sta'chys. A [[Christian]] at Rome, saluted by St. Paul, in the [[Epistle]] to the Romans. Romans 16:9. (A.D. 56). </p> | |||
== Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_54098" /> == | |||
<p> <strong> STACHYS </strong> . A [[Christian]] greeted by St. [[Paul]] in Romans 16:8 . </p> | |||
== Fausset's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_37660" /> == | |||
<p> A [[Christian]] at [[Rome]] saluted by [[Paul]] in Romans 16:9 with the epithet "my beloved." </p> | |||
== Morrish Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_68868" /> == | |||
<p> A believer in [[Rome]] to whom [[Paul]] sent a salutation. Romans 16:9 . </p> | |||
== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_44144" /> == | |||
Romans 16:9 | |||
== Easton's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_33487" /> == | |||
Romans 16:9 | |||
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_62134" /> == | |||
<p> (Στάχυς, an ear of corn; occurs as a proper name in Gruter's Inscript. 689 a), a [[Christian]] at Rome, saluted by [[Paul]] in the [[Epistle]] to the Romans (Romans 16:9). A.D. 55. According to a tradition recorded by Nicephorus [[Callistus]] (H.E. 8, 6), he was appointed bishop of [[Byzantium]] by St. Andrew, held the office for sixteen years, and was succeeded by Onesimus. He is also said by Hippolytus and [[Dorotheus]] to have been one of the seventy disciples. </p> | |||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_8647" /> == | |||
<p> ''''' stā´kis ''''' ( Στάχυς , <i> ''''' Stáchus ''''' </i> ): The name of a [[Roman]] [[Christian]] to whom [[Paul]] sent greetings. The name is [[Greek]] and uncommon; it has been found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. Paul designates him "my beloved" ( Romans 16:9 ). </p> | |||
== Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature <ref name="term_16622" /> == | |||
<p> Sta´chys, an unknown person, from his name apparently a Greek, a disciple at Rome, and a friend of [[Paul]] . </p> | |||
==References == | ==References == | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
<ref name="term_57428"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/hastings-dictionary-of-the-new-testament/stachys Stachys from Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_17244"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/american-tract-society-bible-dictionary/stachys Stachys from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_75157"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/smith-s-bible-dictionary/stachys Stachys from Smith's Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_54098"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/hastings-dictionary-of-the-bible/stachys Stachys from Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_37660"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/fausset-s-bible-dictionary/stachys Stachys from Fausset's Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_68868"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/morrish-bible-dictionary/stachys Stachys from Morrish Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_44144"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/holman-bible-dictionary/stachys Stachys from Holman Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_33487"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/easton-s-bible-dictionary/stachys Stachys from Easton's Bible Dictionary]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_62134"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/stachys Stachys from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | |||
<ref name="term_8647"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/stachys Stachys from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref> | <ref name="term_8647"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/stachys Stachys from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref> | ||
<ref name="term_16622"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/kitto-s-popular-cyclopedia-of-biblial-literature/stachys Stachys from Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature]</ref> | |||
</references> | </references> | ||
Revision as of 10:32, 12 October 2021
Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament [1]
(Στάχυς, a Greek name)
Stachys is saluted by St. Paul in Romans 16:9 and described as ‘my beloved’ (τὸν ἀγαπητόν μου). The only other persons so described in these salutations are Epaenetus (Romans 16:5) and Ampliatus (Romans 16:8). A woman, Persis (q.v.[Note: .v. quod vide, which see.]), is saluted, perhaps with intentional delicacy, as ‘the beloved’ (Romans 16:12). The term may indicate a personal convert of the Apostle or one closely associated with his work. Nothing further is known of Stachys. We shall suppose him to have been a Roman or Ephesian Christian, according to our view of the destination of Romans 16. The name is comparatively rare, but occurs in inscriptions of the Imperial household (J. B. Lightfoot, Philippians4, 1878, p. 174).
T. B. Allworthy.
American Tract Society Bible Dictionary [2]
A disciple of Paul, by whom he is honorably mentioned, Romans 16:9 . From his name it would seem that he was a Greek, though residing at Rome.
Smith's Bible Dictionary [3]
Sta'chys. A Christian at Rome, saluted by St. Paul, in the Epistle to the Romans. Romans 16:9. (A.D. 56).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [4]
STACHYS . A Christian greeted by St. Paul in Romans 16:8 .
Fausset's Bible Dictionary [5]
A Christian at Rome saluted by Paul in Romans 16:9 with the epithet "my beloved."
Morrish Bible Dictionary [6]
A believer in Rome to whom Paul sent a salutation. Romans 16:9 .
Holman Bible Dictionary [7]
Romans 16:9
Easton's Bible Dictionary [8]
Romans 16:9
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [9]
(Στάχυς, an ear of corn; occurs as a proper name in Gruter's Inscript. 689 a), a Christian at Rome, saluted by Paul in the Epistle to the Romans (Romans 16:9). A.D. 55. According to a tradition recorded by Nicephorus Callistus (H.E. 8, 6), he was appointed bishop of Byzantium by St. Andrew, held the office for sixteen years, and was succeeded by Onesimus. He is also said by Hippolytus and Dorotheus to have been one of the seventy disciples.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [10]
stā´kis ( Στάχυς , Stáchus ): The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings. The name is Greek and uncommon; it has been found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. Paul designates him "my beloved" ( Romans 16:9 ).
Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature [11]
Sta´chys, an unknown person, from his name apparently a Greek, a disciple at Rome, and a friend of Paul .
References
- ↑ Stachys from Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament
- ↑ Stachys from American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Stachys from Smith's Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Stachys from Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
- ↑ Stachys from Fausset's Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Stachys from Morrish Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Stachys from Holman Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Stachys from Easton's Bible Dictionary
- ↑ Stachys from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
- ↑ Stachys from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- ↑ Stachys from Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblial Literature
