Cephas Definition

pronoun

The apostle Peter, using the name given to him by Jesus.

Wiktionary
A male given name of biblical origin.
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Origin of Cephas

  • From Latin Cephas, from Ancient Greek Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs), from Aramaic כיפא (Kêᵽāʾ, “stone, rock”).

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Cephas Sentence Examples

  • It appears that the apostle had two names, each existing in a double form - Greek and Hebrew, Symeon (iivr,w) which was Graecized according to the sound into Simon, and Cephas (s;') which was Graecized according to the meaning into Peter (Mrpos).

  • Symeon and Simon are both well-known names in Aramaic and Greek respectively, but Cephas and Peter are previously unknown.

  • The Gospels agree in regarding Cephas or Peter as an additional name, which was given by Christ.

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