◄ 1216. Démétrios ►
Lexicon Démétrios: Demetrius Original Word: Δημήτριος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Démétrios Pronunciation: day-MAY-tree-os Phonetic Spelling: (day-may'-tree-os) Definition: Demetrius Meaning: Demetrius, a silversmith of Ephesus. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Demetrius. From Demeter (Ceres); Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian -- Demetrius. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from Démétér (Gr. goddess of agriculture) Definition Demetrius, the name of a silversmith and of a Christian NASB Translation Demetrius (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1216: Δημήτριος Δημήτριος, Δημετριου, ὁ, Demetrius; 1. a silversmith of Ephesus, a heathen: Acts 19:24, 38. 2. a certain Christian: 3 John 1:12. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek goddess name Δημήτηρ (Dēmētēr), meaning "belonging to Demeter," the goddess of agriculture. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Δημήτριος, as it is a distinctly Greek name associated with Greek culture and religion. However, the concept of names associated with deities can be seen in various Hebrew names that incorporate elements of the divine, such as Elijah (אֵלִיָּהוּ, meaning "My God is Yahweh"). Usage: The name Δημήτριος appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles and the Third Epistle of John. Context: • Acts 19:24-41: Demetrius is introduced as a silversmith in Ephesus who crafted silver shrines of the goddess Artemis. His business was threatened by the Apostle Paul's successful preaching of Christianity, which led to a decline in the worship of Artemis. Concerned about the economic impact and the potential loss of reverence for Artemis, Demetrius incited a riot against Paul and his companions. This passage highlights the tension between early Christian evangelism and established pagan practices. • 3 John 1:12: Demetrius is mentioned as a well-regarded individual, commended for his good testimony from everyone, including the truth itself. The Apostle John affirms his character, suggesting that Demetrius was a faithful Christian, possibly a leader or a messenger within the early church. This reference contrasts with the earlier depiction in Acts, showing a different individual with the same name who is positively acknowledged for his faith and integrity. Forms and Transliterations Δημητριος Δημήτριος Δημητριω Δημητρίῳ Demetrio Dēmētriō Demetríoi Dēmētríōi Demetrios Demḗtrios Dēmētrios Dēmḗtrios Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 19:24 N-NMS GRK: Δημήτριος γάρ τις NAS: named Demetrius, a silversmith, KJV: [man] named Demetrius, a silversmith, INT: Demetrius indeed a certain [man] Acts 19:38 N-NMS GRK: μὲν οὖν Δημήτριος καὶ οἱ NAS: if Demetrius and the craftsmen KJV: if Demetrius, and INT: indeed therefore Demetrius and the 3 John 1:12 N-DMS GRK: Δημητρίῳ μεμαρτύρηται ὑπὸ NAS: Demetrius has received KJV: Demetrius hath good report of INT: To Demetrius witness is carried by Strong's Greek 1216 3 Occurrences Δημητρίῳ — 1 Occ. Δημήτριος — 2 Occ.