Ἀλεξανδρῖνος
Alexandrînos
G222 attributive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Pertaining to or originating from Alexandria (the major Hellenistic city in Egypt); of or relating to Alexandria in terms of origin, citizenship, or association. The word signifies geographic or cultural association, typically used to designate a person, text, or object connected with Alexandria.
Semantic Range
originating from Alexandria, belonging to Alexandria, associated with Alexandria (person, object, text), of the Alexandrian type/culture
Root / Etymology
From Ἀλεξανδρεύς (one from Alexandria), which itself derives from Ἀλεξάνδρεια (Alexandria), the city founded by Alexander the Great. The suffix -ινος (-inos) forms adjectives indicating belonging or connection.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Greek literature, Ἀλεξανδρῖνος is used adjectivally to describe persons, artifacts, texts, and phenomena associated with Alexandria—a major Hellenistic and Roman city renowned for its diverse population, cosmopolitan culture, and intellectual life (notably its famous Library and Jewish diaspora community). In the New Testament (Acts 18:24), it designates Apollos as 'a man from Alexandria', indicating both geographic origin and likely cultural influences. The term does not intrinsically denote an ethnic or religious identity, but can include Judeans, Greeks, Egyptians, or other inhabitants of Alexandria. English translations usually render 'of Alexandria', which is adequate for the primary geographical sense but may obscure its broader cultural or communal associations in certain contexts. No notable usage differences exist between the Septuagint and New Testament; appearances are rare outside of descriptive contexts.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as Ἀλεξανδρεύς; Alexandrine, or belonging to Alexandria:--of Alexandria.
Root Family
Ἀλεξανδρῖνος (Alexandrinos) — of Alexandria, belonging to Alexandria, Alexandrian
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G222-02 |
Ἀλεξανδρῖνον | alexandrinon | ADJ.A ACC N SG |
Alexandrian | Alexandrian (neuter singular) | 1 |
G222-01 |
Ἀλεξανδρίνῳ | alexandrino | ADJ.A DAT N SG |
Alexandrian | to/for an Alexandrian thing | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G222-02 |
Acts 27:6 | Ἀλεξανδρῖνον | alexandrinon | ADJ.A ACC N SG |
Alexandrian | Alexandrian (neuter singular) |
G222-01 |
Acts 28:11 | Ἀλεξανδρίνῳ | alexandrino | ADJ.A DAT N SG |
Alexandrian | to/for an Alexandrian thing |