Linus
ΛίνοςStrong’s G3044Linos
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Linos is the Greek word usually translated “linus”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.”
Meaning
Usually translated “linus”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- linus 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 2 Timothy 1
1 book in all.
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Greek dictionary
Λίνος Linos · Linus
1. Linos , a mythical minstrel, son of Apollo and Urania (Calliope), teacher of Orpheus, (Theocritus Poeta Bucolicus), etc. 2. as appellative, the song or lay of Linos , sung by a boy to the cithara while the vintagers are at work, Λίνον ὑπὸ καλὸν ἄειδεν sang the lovely lay of Linos in accompaniment, (Iliad by Homer):—;compare αἴλινος which is a mournful song. (ML)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.