Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4609

Strong's G4609 · Greek

∑ιλᾶς ∑ίλας

Silas · /see'-las/

Number
G4609
Language
Greek
Original word
∑ιλᾶς ∑ίλας
Transliteration
Silas
Pronunciation
see'-las
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

contraction for 4610; Silas, a Christian:--Silas.

KJV: Silas

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ∑ιλᾶς ∑ίλας across 13 verses.

Silas13×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts13 verses
Acts 15:22

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 15:27

We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. mouth: Gr. word

Acts 15:32

And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

Acts 15:34

Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

Acts 15:40

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

Acts 16:19

And 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 16:25

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

Acts 16:29

Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

Acts 17:4

And 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 17:10

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.

Acts 17:14

And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.

Acts 17:15

And 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 18:5

And 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×).