Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Cyprus
Usage: Κύπριος, -α, -ον of Cyprus, Cyprian: Act.4:36 11:20 21:16.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2953
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G2953 Quick Answer
Strong's G2953 Κύπριος (Kuprios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Kuprios (koo'-pree-os) n/g. 1. a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus [from G2954] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include cyprus. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- Kuprios (koo'-pree-os) n/g. 1. a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus [from G2954]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- cyprus
Meaning and Definition
Kuprios (koo'-pree-os) n/g. 1. a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus [from G2954] KJV: of Cyprus Root(s): G2954
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2953. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2953 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Kuprios, 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.
Cyprus
Acts 4:36
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How Strong's G2953 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 3 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 G2953 (Κύπριος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 4:29 — Κυπρίων
Strong's G2953 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 G2953 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the LORD Jesus.
There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
Strong's G2953 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Now Menelaus left his brother Lysimachus in his stead in the priesthood: and Sostratus left Crates, who was governor of the Cyprians.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2953.
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the LORD Jesus.
There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
Now Menelaus left his brother Lysimachus in his stead in the priesthood: and Sostratus left Crates, who was governor of the Cyprians.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2953, grouped by book.
Acts 3 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2953 FAQ
What does kyprios (Κύπριος) mean?
Kyprios (Strong's G2953) is a Greek word most simply glossed "of Cyprus". Kuprios (koo'-pree-os) n/g. 1. a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus [from G2954]
How many times is kyprios (Κύπριος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2953 across 2 books.
Where can I study kyprios (Κύπριος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2953 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate kyprios (Κύπριος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as cyprus. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2953 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2953, with linked reader references where each row is available.