Κρήσκης
Krḗskēs
G2913 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name, Crescens. Refers to an individual named Crescens mentioned as a companion of Paul; the name itself—borrowed from Latin—means 'growing' or 'one who increases.' As a personal appellation, it is not used descriptively in the text.
Semantic Range
personal name; used exclusively as the name of a companion of Paul; not used as a common noun or adjective
Root / Etymology
The name Κρήσκης is transliterated from the Latin 'Crescens,' a participial form from 'cresco' meaning 'to grow' or 'increase.' Etymology is Latin, not native Greek.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Κρήσκης appears in the New Testament only in 2 Timothy 4:10, where Crescens is mentioned as one who has gone to Galatia, likely as a co-worker or envoy of Paul. The name was not uncommon in the Roman world, especially as a cognomen or second given name. It signifies 'growing' or 'prospering' in Latin, but in the context of the New Testament functions solely as a personal name and does not convey lexical meaning within the Greek corpus. The individual is associated in early Christian tradition with ministry but is not elaborated upon in the canonical text. English translations typically transliterate the name and do not attempt to render its meaning. Prevalence of Latin names like Κρήσκης in Hellenistic Jewish and early Christian circles reflects the multicultural, multilingual setting of the Roman Empire, particularly among Gentile associates of Paul.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Latin origin; growing; Cresces (i.e. Crescens), a Christian:--Crescens.
Root Family
Κρήσκης (Krēskēs) — proper name, Crescens
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2913-01 |
Κρήσκης | kreskes | N NOM M SG |
Crescens | Crescens | Kreskes | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2913-01 |
2 Timothy 4:10 | Κρήσκης | kreskes | N NOM M SG |
Crescens | Crescens | Kreskes |