Linus
| Root | Λίνος (Linos) |
| Core Meanings | proper name, Linus; possibly related to flax (linon) |
| Semantic Range | A male personal name; in broader Greek usage possibly connected etymologically with "flax" (linon), though in the New Testament it functions strictly as a proper name. |
| Conceptual Significance | Mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:21 as a companion or associate of Paul, Linus is traditionally identified in early Christian writings as a leading figure in the Roman assembly, later regarded as an early overseer (bishop) of Rome. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,NMS — Noun, nominative case, masculine gender, singular number; proper noun used as a subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is nominative masculine singular, indicating a masculine personal name functioning as the subject of a clause. Rendering it as "Linus" preserves the proper-name status and singular masculine reference inherent in the Greek form. |
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