Lexical Definition
Νικόλαος Nikólaos (nik-ol'-ah-os) Nicolaus N:N-M-P
from νῖκος and Λαοδικεύς
Nicolaus.
- victorious over the people
- Nicolaus, a heretic
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| και | And even if | LXX.Neh.4.3 |
| Νικόλαον | Nicolas | Acts.6.5 |
Abbott-Smith
Νικόλαος, -αυ, ὁ,
Nicolaus: Ac 6:5.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 6:5 |
Profile
Male • Proselyte chosen as deacon
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Nicolaus was a proselyte from Antioch chosen as one of the seven deacons in the early church.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Act.6.5;
- only referred to as Nicolaus Νικόλαος.
Nicolaus was one of the seven men chosen by the early church in Jerusalem to assist the apostles in the daily distribution of food to the widows (Acts 6:5). He was a proselyte from Antioch, meaning he was a Gentile convert to Judaism before becoming a follower of Christ. Nicolaus, along with the other six chosen men, was known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. His selection as a deacon highlights the inclusive nature of the early church.
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