Strong's G4609 · Greek
∑ιλᾶς ∑ίλας
Silas · /see'-las/
Definition
contraction for 4610; Silas, a Christian:--Silas.
KJV: Silas
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ∑ιλᾶς ∑ίλας across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts13 verses
Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Acts 15:27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. mouth: Gr. word
Acts 15:32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
Acts 15:34Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 15:40And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
Acts 16:19And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, marketplace: or, court
Acts 16:25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Acts 16:29Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,
Acts 17:4And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
Acts 17:10And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
Acts 17:14And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.
Acts 17:15And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
Acts 18:5And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. was Christ: or, is the Christ
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4609 (Silas) mean?
contraction for 4610; Silas, a Christian:--Silas.
How many times does G4609 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4609 (∑ιλᾶς ∑ίλας) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Silas.”
How is Silas translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4609 is rendered as “Silas” (13×).