[B-Greek] re: christianos

Doug &Val McEachern applejuice at ozemail.com.au
Wed Apr 7 00:11:45 EDT 2004


There will be those far better qualified than I, however XRISTIANOS
(Christianos)   means "Christian".
It is singular, nominative, masculine and it simply means a disciple of
Christ.(see acts 11:26)
My guess would be that it one of those words that was 'koined' to meet a
particular need at that time rather than a well established and often used
language component.
What your pastor friend is getting at might best be understood in the entire
context of his/her conversation.
Well let's see what others say.
Would you provide a link to that forum?

Best regards,

Doug McEachern
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Subject: [B-Greek] re: christianos


> Hi!  I am new to the forum and am definitely not any kind of a Greek
scholar.
>  However; I do love word studies and digging around a little bit.  Every
once
> in awhile I run across a question that bothers me because I can't
understand.
>  So I am hoping you all will be patient with me and let me make stupid
> statements and ask dumb questions :).
>
> My first question:  I am on a forum where a pastor is trying to define
> christianos as meaning "little christs" - what is your take on that?
Anyone want to
> give me a nice concise definition for christianos?  Thanks a bunch!!!
>
> Nancy :)
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