Σεκοῦνδος
Sekoûndos
G4580 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name, Secundus; used as a proper noun to designate an individual, notably a companion in Paul's travels. The name itself indicates 'second' or 'the second-born' (in a family or succession), reflecting a Roman naming convention and does not carry a semantic meaning beyond identification as a personal name in Greek texts. In the New Testament, Σεκοῦνδος refers specifically to an early follower of Paul from Thessalonica.
Semantic Range
the second (as in second-born or subordinate), a personal name (Secundus)
Root / Etymology
Borrowed from the Latin Secundus, derived from the Latin ordinal 'secundus' meaning 'second.' Etymologically, it is not of Greek origin but is Hellenized in form for use in Greek texts.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Σεκοῦνδος is a Latin name naturalized in Greek, commonly found in inscriptions and Roman records as a name given to the second son or a subordinate member of a household (slave or freedman). In the Hellenistic and Roman periods, it was frequently adopted as a personal name among both Romans and provincials. Its New Testament occurrence (Acts 20:4) indicates the name's use among Greek-speaking early Christ-followers with Roman cultural connections. English Bible translations render it as 'Secundus,' retaining the Latin. The name does not carry semantic meaning beyond the Roman practice—modern readers should not associate it with any religious significance; it merely identifies a specific individual.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Latin origin; "second"; Secundus, a Christian:--Secundus.
Root Family
uncertain (bótrys) — proper name, personal name
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| G1009 | βότρυς | clusters |
| G1050 | Γάϊος | to Gaius |
| G1055 | γαλήνη | calm stillness |
| G108 | Ἄζωτος | Ashdod |
| G1148 | Δαλμανουθά | of Dalmanoutha |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4580-01 |
Σεκοῦνδος | sekoundos | N NOM M SG |
Secundus | Secundus | Sekoundos | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4580-01 |
Acts 20:4 | Σεκοῦνδος | sekoundos | N NOM M SG |
Secundus | Secundus | Sekoundos |