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Strong's G1889 Ἐπαφρᾶς (epaphras)

Epaphras - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1889 — heach (“aha”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1889
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G1889 Quick Answer

Strong's G1889 Ἐπαφρᾶς (Epaphras) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Epaphras (ep-af-ras`) n/p. 1. Epaphras, a Christian [contracted from G1891] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include epaphras. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Epaphras (ep-af-ras`) n/p. 1. Epaphras, a Christian [contracted from G1891]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
epaphras

Meaning and Definition

Epaphras (ep-af-ras`) n/p. 1. Epaphras, a Christian [contracted from G1891] KJV: Epaphras Root(s): G1891

Original Word
Ἐπαφρᾶς
Transliteration
Epaphras
Derivation
Root: Ἐπαφρόδιτος R1: 1891
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1889. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G1889 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Epaphras, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Epaphras Colossians 1:7

How Strong's G1889 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.

Strong's G1889 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1889 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

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;

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1889.

Colossians 1:7 New Testament, KJV
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Colossians 4:12 New Testament, 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 New Testament, KJV
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1889, grouped by book.

Colossians 2 usages, New Testament
Philemon 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1889 FAQ

What does epaphras (Ἐπαφρᾶς) mean?

Epaphras (Strong's G1889) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Epaphras". Epaphras (ep-af-ras`) n/p. 1. Epaphras, a Christian [contracted from G1891]

How many times is epaphras (Ἐπαφρᾶς) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1889 across 2 books.

Where can I study epaphras (Ἐπαφρᾶς) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1889 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate epaphras (Ἐπαφρᾶς)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as epaphras. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.