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Ἀλφαῖος G256
G256 is the Greek word Ἀλφαῖος, transliterated Alphaîos. The King James Version most often renders it son of alphaeus.
What it means
Alphæus, an Israelite.
Where it comes from
of Hebrew origin (compare H02501).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Alpheus.
Verses using Ἀλφαῖος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:3 · KJV
Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
Mark 2:14 · KJV
And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.
Mark 3:18 · KJV
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Luke 6:15 · KJV
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
Acts 1:13 · KJV
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Common questions
What does Strong's G256 mean?
G256 is the Greek word Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos), meaning Alphæus, an Israelite.
How is G256 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it son of alphaeus (3 times), alphaeus (2 times).
How many times does G256 appear in the Bible?
Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G256 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (compare H02501).
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