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Epenetus

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(praised). A Christian at Rome (Rom. 16:5⁵Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. (Romans 16:5)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

A Christian at Rome saluted by Paul as his well-beloved, “the first fruits of Achaia unto Christ” (Rom. 16:5⁵Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. (Romans 16:5)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

1866 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ἐπαίνετος

Transliteration:

Epainetos

Phonic:

ep-a’-hee-net-os

Meaning:

from 1867; praised; Epaenetus, a Christian

KJV Usage:

Epenetus

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

praiseworthy

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Worthy of praise; praised:―a Christian at Rome, Rom. 16:5. {Laudabilis}