Nereus
Boyd’s Bible Dictionary
:
A Roman Christian
(Rom. 16:15).
Concise Bible Dictionary
:
Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent a salutation (Rom. 16:15).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
3517
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Greek:
Νηρεύς
Transliteration:
Nereus
Phonic:
nare-yoos’
Meaning:
apparently from a derivative of the base of
3491
(meaning wet); Nereus, a Christian
KJV Usage:
Nereus
Jackson’s
Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names
:
a water nymph (ancient sea-god)
Potts’
Bible Proper Names
:
Light:―an ancient sea-god; a Roman Christian [UR], Rom. 16:15. {Lux}