Stachys
a Christian at Rome, saluted by St. Paul in the Epistle to the Romans. (Romans 16:9) (A.D. 56.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia on Stachys
Stachys sta'-kis (Stachus): The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings. The name is Greek and uncommon; it has been found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. Paul designates him "my beloved" (Ro 16:9). ⇒See a list of verses on STACHYS in the Bible. ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible on Stachys
The name of a Christian greeted by St. Paul in Ko IG-', and described as ' my beloved.' The name is rare, but found among members of the Imperial household (OIL vi. 8GU7). He -s commemorated Oct. 31, and later legends will be found in Acta Sanct., Oct., vol. xiii. p. US/. A. C. Headlam.
Fausset's Bible Dictionary on Stachys
A Christian at Rome saluted by Paul in Rom 16:9 with the epithet "my beloved."
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Easton, M.G. (1893) Easton's Bible Dictionary. 3rd edn. Thomas Nelson. [Public Domain]
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- Smith, W. (ed.) (1884) Smith's Bible Dictionary. London: John Murray. [Public Domain]
- Fausset, A.R. (1878) Fausset's Bible Dictionary. [Public Domain]A Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopaedia