Νηρεύς

NēreusProper Noun (Masculine)G3517

Nereus

From: apparently from a derivative of the base of G3491 (ναῦς) (meaning wet);

Short Definition

Nereus, a Christian

Full Lexicon Entry

Nereus, a sea-god, son of *Πόντος *(the sea), father of the Nereids, (Hesiod)

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Romans 16:15

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