Lexical Definition
Οὐρβανός Ourbanós (oor-ban-os') Urbanus N:N-M-P
of Latin origin
Urbanus.
- Urbanus (of the city, "urbane"), a Christian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Οὐρβανὸν | Urbanus | Rom.16.9 |
Abbott-Smith
Οὐρβανός, -οῦ, ὁ (Lat. Urbanus),
Urban: Ro 16:9.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 16:9 |
Profile
Male • Christian in Rome greeted by Paul
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Urbanus was a Christian in Rome whom Paul called a fellow worker in Christ and to whom he sent greetings.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Rom.16.9;
- only referred to as Urbanus Οὐρβανός.
Urbanus is mentioned in Romans 16:9 as a member of the Christian community in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. Paul refers to Urbanus as "our fellow worker in Christ," indicating that he was actively involved in ministry and well-known among the believers. The name Urbanus was common in ancient Roman times, particularly among slaves and freedmen. No other details are provided about Urbanus' background or specific role in the church. The inclusion of his name in Paul's greetings highlights the diversity of the early Christian community in Rome and the apostle's personal concern for the individuals within the church.
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