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Silas Uncertain
Silas is a Greek name meaning uncertain. Paul's companion, singing at midnight in the Philippian jail when the earthquake came.
Where the name comes from
Σίλας Sílas — Silas, a Christian. Strong's G4609 derives it: contraction for G4610 (Σιλουανός).
Silas in Scripture
The name appears in 13 verses, first at Acts 15:22.
Acts 15:22 · KJV
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Acts 15:27 · KJV
We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
Acts 15:32 · KJV
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
Acts 15:34 · KJV
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 15:40 · KJV
And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
Acts 16:19 · KJV
And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,
Acts 16:25 · KJV
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Acts 16:29 · KJV
Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,
Acts 17:4 · KJV
And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
Acts 17:10 · KJV
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
Acts 17:14 · KJV
And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.
Acts 17:15 · KJV
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
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Who bore the name
Read the story: Bible verses about the Philippian Jailer.
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