Romans - The Meaning and Background of the Names of the Men and Women in Romans Chapter 16 & Bibliography
The Meaning and Background of the Names of the Men and Women in Romans 16 Verse 1 PHEBE – “the radiant one,” “brilliant like the sun” In Greek mythology: one of the daughters of Uranus and Gaia. The feminine form of the masculine names Phoebus, Apollo (the Greek sun god) and Artemis. Because she is mentioned first, it is said she probably carried the Epistle of Romans. Verse 3 PRISCILLA – “highly respected ancestry,” “a family tree of age old honor, ancient, long ancestry” It is the diminutive of Prisca, denoting smallness or endearment. Since Priscilla is usually mentioned before Aquila, which is unusual in Eastern culture, she was probably of a higher and larger family than Aquila, as her name suggests. AQUILA – “the eagle” (Hebrew) – “I shall be nourished” This is the name of a northern constellation and ties in with Jesus Christ as “the smitten one falling.” The principle standard of a Roman legion – the office of a standard bearer. Verse 5 EPAENETUS – “a general,” “to be praised or lauded” Verse 6 MARY – (Greek) Maria, “myrrh: precious, living fragrance, incense used in worship of God” (Hebrew) Mariam, “bitterness” (Aramaic) Maryam, “rebellious, contentious, contend, emulate” (Egyptian) Marie, “beloved” Verse 7 ANDRONICUS – “conqueror,” “man of victory” andro: (Greek) aner = male, vital force, masculine nikē = victory JUNIA – “youth” Related names – Julia, Junian, Junias Verse 8 AMPLIAS – “affectionate greeting,” “large, wide” Diminutive of Ampliatus. A common Latin slave name. Same root as “amplified.” (Latin) From the word ampliatio = deferring the decision of a judge. Verse 9 URBANE – “freed by imperial decree,” “of a city,” “refined, suave, courteous and polite” (Latin) – “a citizen” Verse 9 STACHYS – “ear of corn,” “head of grain standing out from the stalk,” “of high honor and standing” An uncommon Greek name. From the Greek word histeemi = to stand. Corn, in the East, is inclusive of all grains. Name linked with imperial households. Verse 10 APELLES – “s
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by Walter and I' m real grateful that it was published. Because once it' s in print, people can take a look at it if they want to. I'd like a cup of coffee, please. Now, we are in verse 28. The Aramaic translation is ' and he who was stealing.' I understand it from the English, ' let him that stole,' past tense. The Aramaic is real simple, real strong. ' And he, the one who is born again, who was, past tense, stealing.' Thank you. His whole life was one of those before he was born again. Whenever you bring a cup of coffee to a right-hand man, you put the handle to the right. When you serve a cup of coffee to a left-hand man, you put it on the left-hand side and put the handle to the left. Corps principle number seven or something, ha ha. Mrs. Wierwille would say, Well, be thankful you even get a cup of coffee. [Laughter] Ah, you're wonderful. See, ' let him who stole, steal no more.' 'St