Λούκιος
Loúkios
G3066 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper name, Lucius; used for a person of probable Roman or Latin background mentioned in early Christian contexts. The name designates an individual and does not itself carry a lexical meaning beyond its function as a personal name. In New Testament contexts, Lucius refers specifically to a figure among the early associates or prophets in the Christian community at Antioch or possibly a companion of Paul.
Semantic Range
personal name, specifically referring to individuals named Lucius, designation of Roman or Latin origin, used as a proper noun in narrative contexts
Root / Etymology
Latin origin; from the Latin personal name 'Lucius,' based on the root 'lux' meaning 'light.' The Greek form Λούκιος is an adaptation of the Latin name into Greek usage.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Λούκιος (Lucius) is attested as a common Roman praenomen (given name) from at least the early Republican period in Latin sources and was popular throughout the Roman world. In the New Testament, it appears in Acts 13:1, referring to 'Lucius of Cyrene,' listed among the prophets and teachers of Antioch, and possibly in Romans 16:21 among Paul's companions, though identification is uncertain. The name carries no special religious or ethnic significance in itself within the Greek or Roman world, thus its appearance in the New Testament merely marks the personal name of an individual without conveying additional meaning. English translations that simply render the name 'Lucius' accord with its function as a proper noun. It does not appear with specific lexical meaning in Septuagint or classical Greek literature apart from its use as a transliterated Roman name. For further historical context, Lucius is a widely attested Latin praenomen which may indicate Roman citizenship or cultural affiliation, but such attribution relies on context, not the name itself.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Latin origin; illuminative; Lucius, a Christian:--Lucius.
Root Family
Λούκιος (Loukios) — Lucius, personal name of Latin origin
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3066-01 |
Λούκιος | loukios | N NOM M SG |
Lucius | Lucius | Loukios | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3066-01 |
Acts 13:1 | Λούκιος | loukios | N NOM M SG |
Lucius | Lucius | Loukios |
G3066-01 |
Romans 16:21 | Λούκιος | loukios | N NOM M SG |
Lucius | Lucius | Loukios |