Strong's Lexicon
Agabos: Agabus
Original Word:Ἄγαβος
Part of Speech:Noun, Masculine
Transliteration:Agabos
Pronunciation:AH-gah-bos
Phonetic Spelling:(ag'-ab-os)
Definition:Agabus
Meaning:Agabus, a Christian prophet.
Word Origin:Of uncertain origin
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Agabus, as it is a Greek proper noun specific to the New Testament context.
Usage:Agabus is a proper noun referring to a Christian prophet mentioned in the New Testament. He is known for his prophetic gifts and is recognized as a significant figure in the early Christian church.
Cultural and Historical Background:Agabus was a prophet in the early Christian church, active during the time of the apostles. Prophets in the early church were individuals who received revelations from God and communicated them to the community. Agabus is noted for his role in foretelling significant events, which underscores the presence and importance of prophetic ministry in the early church. His prophecies were taken seriously by the early Christians, reflecting the trust and authority prophets held within the community.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originof uncertain origin
DefinitionAgabus, a Christian prophet
NASB TranslationAgabus (2).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 13: ἍγαβοςἍγαβος (on the breathing see
WH. Introductory § 408),
Ἀγαβου,
ὁ, the name of a Christian prophet,
Agabus:
Acts 11:28;
Acts 21:10. (Perhaps from
עָגַב to love (cf.
B. D.under the word).)
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Agabus.Of Hebrew origin (compareChagab); Agabus, an Israelite -- Agabus.
see HEBREWChagab
Forms and Transliterations
Αγαβος Ἄγαβος Ἇγαβος Agabos ÁgabosLinks
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