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Alexander in Wikipedia

Etymologically, the name is derived from Αλέξανδρος Aléxandros, which is a compound of the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexō) "protector of men", "god", "to hold off" and the noun ἀνδρός (andros), genitive of ἀνήρ (anēr) "man". It is an example of the widespread motif of Greek (or Indo-European more generally) names expressing "battle-prowess", in this ...

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Alexander in Easton's Bible Dictionary

man-defender. (1.) A relative of Annas the high priest, present when Peter and John were examined before the Sanhedrim (Acts 4:6). (2.) A man whose father, Simon the Cyrenian, bore the cross of Christ (Mark 15:21). (3.) A Jew of Ephesus who took a prominent part in the uproar raised there by the preaching of Paul (Acts 19:33). The Jews p...

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Alexander in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

1. ALEXANDER THE GREAT. Born at Pella, 356 B.C., son of Philip, king of Macedon; not named, but described prophetically: "an he-goat" )symbol of ogility, the Graeco- Macedonian empire) coming from the W. on the face of the whole earth and not touching the ground (implying the incredible swiftness of his conquests); and the goat had A NOTABLE H...

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Alexander in Hitchcock's Bible Names

one who assists men...

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Alexander Scripture - Acts 4:6

And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem....

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Alexander Scripture - Mark 15:21

And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross....

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Alexander Scripture - 1 Timothy 1:20

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme....

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Alexander in Naves Topical Bible

1. Son of Simon who bore the cross of Jesus Mr 15:21 -2. A relative of the high priest, present at the defense of Peter and John Ac 4:6 -3. A Jew of Ephesus Ac 19:33 -4. A copper-smith 1Ti 1:20; 2Ti 4:14...

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Alexander Scripture - 2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:...

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Alexander in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

al-eg-zan'-der (Alexandros, literal meaning "defender of men." This word occurs five times in the New Testament, Mk 15:21; Acts 4:6; 19:33; 1 Tim 1:19,20; 2 Tim 4:14): It is not certain whether the third, fourth and fifth of these passages refer to the same man. 1. A Son of Simon of Cyrene: The first of these Alexanders is referred to in the pa...

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