Στεφανᾶς
Stephanâs
G4734 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Stephanas (proper name); the name of an individual, likely meaning 'crowned' or 'garlanded.' In the New Testament, refers specifically to a member of the Corinthian assembly noted by Paul for early conversion and service. The name carries the sense of one honored or distinguished, likely reflecting broader Greek traditions of associating wreaths or crowns with achievement or dignity.
Semantic Range
(proper name) Stephanas; by extension: one crowned or garlanded, honored individual; personal name without further lexical meaning in NT context
Root / Etymology
From the Greek noun στέφανος ('crown, garland, wreath') with a masculine nominative singular ending; ultimately derived from the verb στεφανόω ('to encircle with a crown, to crown'), itself from στέφανος. The form Stephanas is a theophoric or honorific proper name. Not a contraction, but a standard Hellenistic personal name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Στεφανᾶς is attested in inscriptions as a personal name in Hellenistic and Roman-period Greek. In the New Testament, Stephanas is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 1:16 and 16:15–17 as one of the first converts in Achaia and as a leader among the Corinthian followers of Paul, noted for his service to the community. The name itself does not carry theological meaning but is an example of a common Greek honorific given to individuals (cf. other names like Niketas—'victor', or Lysias—'deliverer'). English translations usually transliterate the name as, "Stephanas." The name is not unique to the NT and does not convey religious identity; its use in the NT reflects common Greco-Roman naming practices. The connection to the root στέφανος, meaning 'crown' or 'garland', is symbolic, referencing honor or distinction, but this is not explicitly developed in the NT passages.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably contraction for (crowned; from στεφανόω); Stephanas, a Christian:--Stephanas.
Root Family
Στεφανᾶς (Stephanâs) — crown, encircle, honor, distinguish
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4734-01 |
Στεφανᾶ | stephana | N GEN M SG |
of Stephanas | of Stephanas | Stephanas | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4734-01 |
1 Corinthians 1:16 | Στεφανᾶ | stephana | N GEN M SG |
of Stephanas | of Stephanas | Stephanas |
G4734-01 |
1 Corinthians 16:15 | Στεφανᾶ | stephana | N GEN M SG |
of Stephanas | of Stephanas | Stephanas |
G4734-01 |
1 Corinthians 16:17 | Στεφανᾶ | stephana | N GEN M SG |
of Stephanas | of Stephanas | Stephanas |