GreekG3044Proper Noun (Masculine)
Λίνος
Linos
“Linus”
1Occurrences
G3044Strong's #
Proper Noun (Masculine)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
Linus, a Christian
perhaps from G3043 (λίνον);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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.
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Proper Noun (Masculine)
Morphology Code
N:N-M-P
Full Description
Proper Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
Λίνος appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
2 Timothy 4:21BSB
Make every effort to come to me before winter.Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.
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