Timon
one of the seven, commonly called “deacons.” (Acts 6:1-6) He was probably a Hellenist. (A.D. 34.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia on Timon
Timon ti'-mon (Timon): One of "the seven" chosen to relieve the apostles by attending to "the daily ministration" to the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem (Ac 6:5). The name is Greek, but as Nicolaus is distinguished from the remaining six as a proselyte, Timon and the others were probably Jews by birth. ⇒See a list of verses on TIMON in the Bible. ⇒See the definition of timoneer in the KJV Dictionary ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible on Timon
One of the seven elected (Ac 6°) to a.ssist the .-vpostles by 'serving tables.' Later legends about him will be found in the Acta Sanc- torum under April 19, when he was commemorated.
Fausset's Bible Dictionary on Timon
Fifth of the seven deacons (Act 6:1-6). His name indicates he was a Hellenist. Grecians were the most fit to secure the Grecian widows from neglect in the distribution of alms.
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