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Σίλας G4609
G4609 is the Greek word Σίλας, transliterated Sílas. The King James Version most often renders it silas.
What it means
Silas, a Christian.
Where it comes from
contraction for G4610 (Σιλουανός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Silas.
Verses using Σίλας
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
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 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.
Acts 18:5 · KJV
And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4609 mean?
G4609 is the Greek word Σίλας (Sílas), meaning Silas, a Christian.
How is G4609 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it silas (12 times).
How many times does G4609 appear in the Bible?
Σίλας (Sílas) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4609 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: contraction for G4610 (Σιλουανός).
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