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Crispus

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(curled). Chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth (Acts 18:8⁸And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. (Acts 18:8)). Baptized by Paul (1 Cor. 1:14¹⁴I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; (1 Corinthians 1:14)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who, with his household, believed, and was baptized by Paul (Acts 18:8⁸And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. (Acts 18:8); Cor. 1:14).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2921 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Κρίσπος

Transliteration:

Krispos

Phonic:

kris’-pos

Meaning:

of Latin origin; "crisp"; Crispus, a Corinthian

KJV Usage:

Crispus

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

crisp: curly-haired: seed of a ram (?)

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Curled; crisp:―chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, Acts 18:8. {Crispus}