Lexical Definition
Ὀλυμπᾶς Olympâs (ol-oom-pas') Olympas N:N-M-P
probably a contraction from
Olympas.
- Olympas, a Christian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ὀλυμπᾶν | Olympas | Rom.16.15 |
Abbott-Smith
Ὀλυμπᾶς (perh. contr. fr. Ὀλυμπιόδωρος, Bl., § 29), -ᾶ,
Olympas: Ro 16:15.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 16:15 |
Profile
Male • Believer greeted by Paul
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Olympas was a believer in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Rom.16.15;
- only referred to as Olympas Ὀλυμπᾶς.
Olympas was a Christian believer who lived in Rome during the time of the apostle Paul. In Paul's letter to the Romans, he sends greetings to Olympas and others, indicating that they were part of the Christian community in Rome (Romans 16:15). The fact that Paul mentions Olympas by name suggests that he was a prominent or well-known member of the church.
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