Original Word: Ῥοῦφος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Rhouphos
Pronunciation: HROO-fos
Phonetic Spelling: (hroo'-fos)
Definition: Rufus
Meaning: Rufus, a Christian man in Rome, probably to be identified with the brother of Alexander and son of Simon of Cyrene.

Word Origin: Derived from Latin "Rufus," meaning "red" or "reddish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Rufus, as it is of Latin origin. However, the concept of naming based on physical traits can be seen in Hebrew names like Esau (H6215), which means "hairy."

Usage: Rufus is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual who was a member of the early Christian community. The name suggests a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion, which was a common Roman name.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Roman world, names often carried meanings related to physical characteristics or familial heritage. Rufus was a common name in Roman society, indicating that the individual might have had Roman connections or ancestry. The mention of Rufus in the New Testament highlights the diverse backgrounds of early Christians, who came from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including Jewish and Gentile communities.

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
"red," Rufus, a Christian at Rome
NASB Translation
Rufus (2).

STRONGS NT 4504: Ῥοῦφος

Ῥοῦφος, Ῥούφου. ὁ, Rufus (i. e. 'red', 'reddish'), a Latin proper name of a certain Christian: Mark 15:21; Romans 16:13. (B. D. under the word .)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Rufus.

Of Latin origin; red; Rufus, a Christian -- Rufus.

Forms and Transliterations

Ρουφον Ῥοῦφον Ρουφου Ῥούφου Rhouphon Rhoûphon Rhouphou Rhoúphou Rouphon Rouphou

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