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Nereus

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

A Roman Christian

(Rom. 16:15¹⁵Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. (Romans 16:15)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent a salutation (Rom. 16:15¹⁵Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. (Romans 16:15)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

3517 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Νηρεύς

Transliteration:

Nereus

Phonic:

nare-yoos’

Meaning:

apparently from a derivative of the base of 3491 (meaning wet); Nereus, a Christian

KJV Usage:

Nereus

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

a water nymph (ancient sea-god)

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Light:―an ancient sea-god; a Roman Christian [UR], Rom. 16:15. {Lux}