Σίλας Sílas

Greek · Strong's G4609 · used 13 times in 13 verses

Meaning

Silas, a Christian

In the King James Version: Silas

Derivation: contraction for G4610 (Σιλουανός);

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Where it is used

Acts 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
Acts 15:27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Acts 15:34 Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 15:40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
Acts 16:19 When the girl’s owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them before the authorities in the marketplace.
Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Acts 16:29 Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
Acts 17:4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
Acts 17:10 As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
Acts 17:14 The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.
Acts 17:15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.