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Ἐπαφρᾶς G1889

G1889 is the Greek word Ἐπαφρᾶς, transliterated Epaphrâs. The King James Version most often renders it epaphras.

Word: ἘπαφρᾶςTransliteration: EpaphrâsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

Epaphras, a Christian.

Where it comes from

contracted from G1891 (Ἐπαφρόδιτος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

epaphras 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: Epaphras.

Verses using Ἐπαφρᾶς

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Colossians 1:7 · KJV

As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;

Colossians 4:12 · KJV

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Philemon 1:23 · KJV

There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

Common questions

What does Strong's G1889 mean?

G1889 is the Greek word Ἐπαφρᾶς (Epaphrâs), meaning Epaphras, a Christian.

How is G1889 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it epaphras (3 times).

How many times does G1889 appear in the Bible?

Ἐπαφρᾶς (Epaphrâs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1889 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: contracted from G1891 (Ἐπαφρόδιτος).

Nearby entries

G1886 · ἔπαυλις — a hut over the head, i.e. a dwelling G1887 · ἐπαύριον — occurring on the succeeding day, i.e…G1888 · ἐπαυτοφώρῳ — in theft itself, i.e. (by analogy) in actual crime G1890 · ἐπαφρίζω — to foam upon, i.e. (figuratively) to…G1891 · Ἐπαφρόδιτος — Epaphroditus, a Christian G1892 · ἐπεγείρω — to rouse upon, i.e. (figuratively) to excite against

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