Lexical Definition

‎Ἀκύλας‎ Akýlas (ak-oo'-las) Aquila ^N:N-M-P
probably for Latin aquila (an eagle)

Aquila.

• Akulas, an Israelite

Abbott-Smith

Ἀκύλας, -ου (and -α; MM, VGT, s.v.), ὁ (Lat.),
Aquila: Ac 18:2, 18 18:26, Ro 16:3, I Co 16:19, II Ti 4:19.†

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Male • Jewish Christian tentmaker, co-worker with Paul

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Aquila, along with his wife Priscilla, was a Jewish Christian who worked as a tentmaker and played a significant role in the early church, partnering with Paul in his ministry.

• A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Act.18.2;
• only referred to as Aquila Ἀκύλας;
• husband of Priscilla Πρίσκιλλα.

Aquila was a Jewish Christian from Pontus who, along with his wife Priscilla, played a significant role in the early church. He is first mentioned in the book of Acts as a tentmaker who had recently come to Corinth from Italy due to the emperor Claudius' decree expelling all Jews from Rome. Paul, also a tentmaker, stayed and worked with Aquila and Priscilla during his time in Corinth.

When Paul left Corinth, Aquila and Priscilla accompanied him to Ephesus. There, they met Apollos, an eloquent Jewish Christian from Alexandria who knew only the baptism of John. Aquila and Priscilla took Apollos aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately, enabling him to continue his effective ministry.

In Paul's letter to the Romans, he sends greetings to Aquila and Priscilla, commending them as his co-workers in Christ Jesus who risked their lives for him. Paul also mentions that the church met in their house, indicating their significant role in hosting and supporting the local Christian community.

Aquila and Priscilla are mentioned again in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, where he sends greetings from them and the church that meets at their house. Finally, in Paul's second letter to Timothy, he asks Timothy to greet Aquila and Priscilla, demonstrating their ongoing involvement in the ministry and their close relationship with Paul and his associates.

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