Strong’s G4988

Σωσθένης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Sósthenés

Pronunciation

soce-THEN-ace

Definition

Sosthenes

Meaning

Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue at Corinth.

Usage

Sosthenes is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to a specific individual. He is mentioned as a leader of the synagogue in Corinth and later as a companion of the Apostle Paul. The name implies a person who is strong or saved by strength, reflecting a possible transformation in his life from opposition to support of the Christian faith.

Bible references

Acts 18:17;1 Corinthians 1:1