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Τίτος

Títos

G5103 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A personal name, Titus; specifically, a male individual who features in early Christian texts, particularly as a trusted companion and emissary of Paul. The name does not carry a definable meaning in Greek but functions as a proper noun referring to this person. In the New Testament, Titus is noted as a delegate and co-worker within the communities addressed by Paul.

Semantic Range

Titus (personal name), designation of a specific individual in early Christian texts; used exclusively as a proper name

Root / Etymology

From Latin origin; the personal name Titus was common in Roman contexts, including among the Roman imperial family. Etymology uncertain as to ultimate meaning; Greek Τίτος is a direct transliteration of the Latin name.

Historical & Contextual Notes

Τίτος (Titus) appears exclusively as a personal name in the New Testament, where he is identified as a trusted associate of Paul, functioning as an envoy, administrator, and mediator among congregations in places such as Corinth and Crete (e.g., 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Titus). The name itself does not originate from Greek and has no inherent Greek semantic value beyond its identification as a Roman personal name. In the wider Greco-Roman world, Τίτος was a familiar praenomen or nomen among Roman citizens and officials, as evidenced by numerous epigraphic attestations. In early Christian communities, the use of a Latin name signifies the cosmopolitan and cross-cultural character of the movement, and in the context of Paul's writings, it may signal social standing or connections within the Roman world. English Bible versions usually retain 'Titus' as a transliteration, given the exclusive use as a proper name. The significance of Titus within early Christian correspondence relates to his role rather than any meaning found within the name itself.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian:--Titus.

Root Family

Τίτος (Títos) — personal name, proper noun

Root Τιτ- personal name, proper noun

Word Forms

4 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G5103-04 Τίτου titou N GEN M SG Titus of Titus Titos 5
G5103-02 Τίτον titon N ACC M SG Titus Titus Titos 4
G5103-03 Τίτος titos N NOM M SG Titus Titus Titos 3
G5103-01 Τίτῳ tito N DAT M SG To Titus to Titus Titos 1

Occurrences in Scripture

13 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G5103-02 2 Corinthians 2:13 Τίτον titon N ACC M SG Titus Titus Titos
G5103-04 2 Corinthians 7:6 Τίτου titou N GEN M SG of Titus of Titus Titos
G5103-04 2 Corinthians 7:13 Τίτου titou N GEN M SG of Titus of Titus Titos
G5103-04 2 Corinthians 7:14 Τίτου titou N GEN M SG Titus of Titus Titos
G5103-02 2 Corinthians 8:6 Τίτον titon N ACC M SG Titus Titus Titos
G5103-04 2 Corinthians 8:16 Τίτου titou N GEN M SG Titus of Titus Titos
G5103-04 2 Corinthians 8:23 Τίτου titou N GEN M SG Titus of Titus Titos
G5103-02 2 Corinthians 12:18 Τίτον titon N ACC M SG Titus Titus Titos
G5103-03 2 Corinthians 12:18 Τίτος titos N NOM M SG Titus Titus Titos
G5103-02 Galatians 2:1 Τίτον titon N ACC M SG Titus Titus Titos
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