Λίνος
LinosProper Noun (Masculine)G3044
Linus
From: perhaps from G3043 (λίνον);
Short Definition
Linus, a Christian
Full Lexicon Entry
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.
Grammar
Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)
Morphology N:N-M-P
DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 2 Timothy 4:21
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