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Ἀγρίππας

Agríppas

G67 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A proper name, Agrippa; used as the Greek form of a Latin (Roman) personal name belonging to several individuals of the Herodian dynasty. The term itself functions exclusively as a personal designation and does not possess a lexical sense outside the identification of named persons. In Greek and Roman contexts, the name Agrippa appears in historical literature to refer to specific rulers or notables.

Semantic Range

personal name; designator for the rulers Herod Agrippa I and II; designation for persons bearing the Latin name 'Agrippa'

Root / Etymology

Properly a transliteration of the Latin name 'Agrippa', not originating in Greek. The proposed etymology from ἄγριος ('wild') + ἵππος ('horse') is a later Greek folk etymology, but there is no solid linguistic evidence that the name's formation derives from these Greek roots. Etymology ultimately uncertain; its origins lie in Latin onomastics.

Historical & Contextual Notes

The name Ἀγρίππας appears in the New Testament and contemporaneous sources chiefly to refer to members of the Herodian royal house: Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12) and Herod Agrippa II (Acts 25–26). The LXX does not attest this name. In Roman sources, 'Agrippa' is a common personal or family name, most famously borne by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a general under Augustus. In Greek texts, the name is simply rendered in transliteration without semantic adaptation. Traditional English translations retain 'Agrippa' directly as a proper name. The suggested meaning 'wild-horse tamer' reflects Greek folk etymology rather than actual usage or meaning in the texts.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

apparently from ἄγριος and ἵππος; wild-horse tamer; Agrippas, one of the Herods:--Agrippa.

Root Family

Ἀγρίππας (Agrippas) — personal name, proper noun

Root uncertain personal name, proper noun

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G67-01 Ἀγρίππα agrippa N GEN M SG Agrippa of Agrippa Agrippas 6
G67-02 Ἀγρίππας agrippas N NOM M SG Agrippa Agrippa Agrippas 5

Occurrences in Scripture

11 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G67-02 Acts 25:13 Ἀγρίππας agrippas N NOM M SG Agrippa Agrippa Agrippas
G67-02 Acts 25:22 Ἀγρίππας agrippas N NOM M SG Agrippa Agrippa Agrippas
G67-01 Acts 25:23 Ἀγρίππα agrippa N GEN M SG Agrippa of Agrippa Agrippas
G67-01 Acts 25:24 Ἀγρίππα agrippa N VOC M SG Agrippa of Agrippa Agrippas
G67-01 Acts 25:26 Ἀγρίππα agrippa N VOC M SG Agrippa of Agrippa Agrippas
G67-02 Acts 26:1 Ἀγρίππας agrippas N NOM M SG Agrippa Agrippa Agrippas
G67-01 Acts 26:2 Ἀγρίππα agrippa N VOC M SG Agrippa of Agrippa Agrippas
G67-01 Acts 26:19 Ἀγρίππα agrippa N VOC M SG Agrippa of Agrippa Agrippas
G67-01 Acts 26:27 Ἀγρίππα agrippa N VOC M SG Agrippa of Agrippa Agrippas
G67-02 Acts 26:28 Ἀγρίππας agrippas N NOM M SG Agrippa Agrippa Agrippas
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