◄ 3527. Nikanór ►
Lexicon Nikanór: Nicanor Original Word: Νικάνωρ Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Nikanór Pronunciation: nee-KAH-nor Phonetic Spelling: (nik-an'-ore) Definition: Nicanor Meaning: Nicanor, a proper name. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nicanor. Probably from nikao; victorious; Nicanor, a Christian -- Nicanor. see GREEK nikao NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin probably from nikaó and anér Definition Nicanor, a Christian NASB Translation Nicanor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3527: Νικάνωρ Νικάνωρ ((i. e. 'conqueror')), Νικάνορος, ὁ, Nicanor, of Antioch (?), one of the seven deacons of the church at Jerusalem: Acts 6:5. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "νίκη" (nikē), meaning "victory," and "ἀνήρ" (anēr), meaning "man." Thus, Νικάνωρ can be understood as "victorious man" or "conqueror." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Νικάνωρ, as it is a Hellenistic name. However, the concept of victory, as implied in the name, can be related to Hebrew words such as "נֵצַח" (netsach, Strong's Hebrew 5331) meaning "victory" or "endurance." Usage: The name Nicanor appears in the New Testament in the context of the early Christian church. It is specifically mentioned in the Book of Acts. Context: Nicanor is one of the seven men chosen by the early Christian community in Jerusalem to serve as deacons, as recorded in Acts 6:5. These men were selected to address the needs of the Hellenistic Jewish widows who were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. The selection of these men, including Nicanor, was a pivotal moment in the early church, as it demonstrated the community's commitment to fairness and the equitable treatment of all its members, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. The appointment of Nicanor and the other six deacons was a response to a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews, highlighting the early church's challenges in maintaining unity amidst diversity. The apostles, recognizing the importance of focusing on prayer and the ministry of the word, delegated the responsibility of serving tables to these seven men, who were known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. While Nicanor's specific actions and contributions are not detailed beyond his selection, his inclusion in this group signifies his standing and reputation within the early Christian community. The role of the deacons was crucial in ensuring that the practical needs of the community were met, allowing the apostles to continue their primary mission of preaching and teaching. The account of Nicanor and the other deacons is a testament to the early church's organizational structure and its efforts to address internal challenges through the appointment of capable and spiritually mature leaders. Forms and Transliterations Νικανορα Νικάνορα Nikanora Nikánora Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 6:5 N-AMS GRK: Πρόχορον καὶ Νικάνορα καὶ Τίμωνα NAS: Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, KJV: Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, INT: Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon Strong's Greek 3527 1 Occurrence Νικάνορα — 1 Occ.