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Rufus

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(red). Son of Simon of Cyrene (Mark 15:21²¹And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. (Mark 15:21)). Probably the same in Romans16:13.

Concise Bible Dictionary:

1. Son of Simon, the Cyrenian, who was compelled to bear the Lord’s cross (Mark 15:21²¹And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. (Mark 15:21)).

2. A believer in Rome to whom Paul sent a salutation (Rom. 16:13¹³Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. (Romans 16:13)). Possibly the same as No. 1.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

4504 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ῥοῦφος

Transliteration:

Rhouphos

Phonic:

hroo’-fos

Meaning:

of Latin origin; red; Rufus, a Christian

KJV Usage:

Rufus

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

red (or if Greek, "supping up")

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Red; reddish:―son of Simon of Cyrene, Mark 15:21. {Rufus}