Strong’s G4720

Στάχυς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Stachus

Pronunciation

STAH-khoos

Definition

Stachys

Meaning

Stachys, a Christian man at Rome.

Usage

In the New Testament, Stachus is a personal name mentioned in the Apostle Paul's epistle to the Romans. It is used to refer to a Christian believer in Rome who is greeted by Paul. The name itself, meaning "ear of grain," may symbolize fruitfulness or abundance, which could reflect the character or reputation of the individual within the early Christian community.

Bible references

Romans 16:9