ΣίλαςSílas
Silas, a Christian
Greek (New Testament) · G4609
Meanings
Silas (called also Σιλουανός, see that word): Acts 15:22, Acts 15:27, Acts 15:32, Acts 15:34, Acts 15:40, Acts 16:19, Acts 16:25, Acts 16:29, Acts 17:4, Acts 17:10, Acts 17:14-15, Acts 18:5
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 12 times in the Bible.
- Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.
- Acts 15:27 We are sending Judas and Silas to confirm what we have decided concerning your question.
- Acts 15:32 Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at length to the believers, encouraging and strengthening their faith.
- Acts 15:40 Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.
- Acts 16:19 Her masters’ hopes of wealth were now shattered, so they grabbed Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities at the marketplace.
- Acts 16:25 Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.