Acts
Acts 4:36
36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
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| English | Greek | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | Ἰωσὴφ | Iōsēph | Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular | G2501 Joseph |
| a Levite | Λευίτης | Leuitēs | Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular | G3019 a Levite |
| from Cyprus | Κύπριος | Kyprios | Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular | G2953 a Cypriote, belonging to Cyprus |
| whom | ὁ | ho | Article - Nominative Masculine Singular | G3588 the |
| the | τῶν | tōn | Article - Genitive Masculine Plural | G3588 the |
| apostles | ἀποστόλων | apostolōn | Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural | G652 an apostle, a messenger, an envoy, a delegate |
| called | ἐπικληθεὶς | epiklētheis | Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular | G1941 I call by an additional name, appeal to |
| Barnabas | Βαρνάβας | Barnabas | Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular | G921 Barnabas |
| meaning | μεθερμηνευόμενον | methermēneuomenon | Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular | G3177 I translate, interpret |
| Son | Υἱὸς | Huios | Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular | G5207 a son, descendent |
| of Encouragement | παρακλήσεως | paraklēseōs | Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular | G3874 exhortation, entreaty, encouragement, comfort |
Cross-references
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Galatians 2:13 · Galatians 2:1 · Galatians 2:9 · Acts 15:39 · Acts 12:25–13:1 · Acts 11:30 · Acts 11:22–25 · Acts 15:37 · Acts 21:16 · 1 Corinthians 9:6
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.