Lexical Definition

‎Γάϊος‎ Gáïos (gah'-ee-os) Gaius ^N:N-M-P
of Latin origin

Gaius.

• Gaius (i.e. Caius), a Christian

Abbott-Smith

Γαῖος, -ου, ὁ (Γάϊος, Rec.),
Gaius, the name of a Christian;
1. of Macedonia: Ac 19:29.
2. Of Derbe: Ac 20:4.
3. Of Corinth: Ro 16:23, I Co 1:14.
4. The one to whom III Ep. Jo is addressed: III Jo 1.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

γάϊος[ᾱ], α, ον,

Doric dialectfor γήϊος, onland, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; earthy, γ. κόνις [Refs]; of the land, κόγχοι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; παῖς γ. child of earth, terrae filius, of a slave, probably in [Γάϊος παρὰ Ἰταλιώταις καὶ Ταραντίνοις ὁ μίσθιος 12th c.AD: Eustathius Episcopus Thessalonicensis 188.30, compare “Etymologicum Magnum” 223.24)">Refs]; ἄνεμος a land wind, [Refs 5th c.AD+]; also, ={ἐργάτης βοῦς}, [Refs]

__II τὸν γάϊον, ={καταχθόνιον}, probably in [Refs 4th c.BC+]

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Male • Corinthian believer; host to Paul and the church.

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Gaius, a Corinthian believer baptized by Paul, hosted Paul and the whole church in his home.

• A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Rom.16.23;
• only referred to as Gaius Γάϊος.

Gaius, mentioned in Romans 16:23 and 1 Corinthians 1:14, was a believer from Corinth who played a significant role in the early church. In his letter to the Romans, Paul sends greetings from Gaius, describing him as his host and the host of the whole church. This suggests that Gaius was a wealthy and generous man who opened his home for Christian gatherings and provided hospitality to Paul and other believers. In 1 Corinthians, Paul mentions that he personally baptized Gaius, along with Crispus and the household of Stephanas. This indicates that Gaius was one of the early converts in Corinth and had a close relationship with Paul. Gaius' example of hospitality and support for the church was crucial for the growth and unity of the early Christian community.

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