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Aeneas

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(laudable). The paralytic at Lydda, healed by Peter (Acts 9:33-34³³And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. ³⁴And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. (Acts 9:33‑34)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

A man at Lydda who had kept his bed eight years. He was healed by Peter, who said, “Jesus Christ maketh thee whole” (Acts 9:33-35³³And there he found a certain man named Eneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. ³⁴And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. ³⁵And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. (Acts 9:33‑35)). This was followed by the remarkable fruit that “all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him and turned to the Lord.”

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

132 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Αἰνέας

Transliteration:

Aineas

Phonic:

ahee-neh’-as

Meaning:

of uncertain derivation; Aeneas, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Aeneas

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

to praise

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Of heavy birth; laudable:― a paralytic healed by Peter, Acts 9:33. {Gravi partu}