Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, May 5th, 2024
the <>Sixth Sunday after Easter
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Cephas

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Centurion
Next Entry
Cesarea
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
A Syriac surname given by Christ to Simon (John 1:42 ), meaning "rock." The Greeks translated it by Petros, and the Latins by Petrus.

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Cephas'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/cephas.html. 1897.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile