Φῆλιξ Phēlix
Meaning
happy; Phelix (i.e. Felix), a Roman
In the King James Version: Felix
Derivation: of Latin origin;
Where it is used
- Acts 23:24 Provide mounts for Paul to take him safely to Governor Felix.”
- Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings.
- Acts 24:3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
- Acts 24:22 Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case.”
- Acts 24:24 After several days, Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.
- Acts 24:25 As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
- Acts 24:27 After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
- Acts 25:14 Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.