Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Alexandrian
Usage: Ἀλεξανδρεύς, -έως, ὁ an Alexandrian: Act.6:9 18:24.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G221
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G221 Quick Answer
Strong's G221 Ἀλεξανδρεύς (Alexandreus) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Alexandreus (al-ex-and-reuce') n/g. 1. an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria [from Alexandreia (the city so called)] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include called and alexandria. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- Alexandreus (al-ex-and-reuce') n/g. 1. an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria [from Alexandreia (the city so called)]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- called and alexandria
Meaning and Definition
Alexandreus (al-ex-and-reuce') n/g. 1. an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria [from Alexandreia (the city so called)] KJV: of Alexandria, Alexandrian
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G221. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G221 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Alexandreus, 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.
Alexandria
Acts 18:24
called
Acts 6:9
How Strong's G221 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G221 (Ἀλεξανδρεύς) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 2:30 — Ἀλεξανδρεῦσιν
- 3 Maccabees 3:21 — Ἀλεξανδρέων
Strong's G221 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 G221 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
Strong's G221 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
To do away with the appearance of hating them all, he had it written underneath, that if any of them should elect to enter the community of those initiated in the rites, these should have equal rights with the Alexandrians.
Accordingly, bearing no ill-will against their kinsmen at Jerusalem, but rather remembering our connection with them, and the numerous matters with sincere heart from a remote period entrusted to them, we wished to venture a total alteration of their state, by bestowing upon them the rights of citizens of Alexandria, and to admit them to the everlasting rites of our solemnities.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G221.
Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
To do away with the appearance of hating them all, he had it written underneath, that if any of them should elect to enter the community of those initiated in the rites, these should have equal rights with the Alexandrians.
Accordingly, bearing no ill-will against their kinsmen at Jerusalem, but rather remembering our connection with them, and the numerous matters with sincere heart from a remote period entrusted to them, we wished to venture a total alteration of their state, by bestowing upon them the rights of citizens of Alexandria, and to admit them to the everlasting rites of our solemnities.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G221, grouped by book.
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G221 FAQ
What does alexandreus (Ἀλεξανδρεύς) mean?
Alexandreus (Strong's G221) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of Alexandria". Alexandreus (al-ex-and-reuce') n/g. 1. an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria [from Alexandreia (the city so called)]
How many times is alexandreus (Ἀλεξανδρεύς) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G221 across 2 books.
Where can I study alexandreus (Ἀλεξανδρεύς) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G221 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate alexandreus (Ἀλεξανδρεύς)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as called and alexandria. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G221 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G221, with linked reader references where each row is available.