"Demetrius, pr. name (1) The Ephesian silversmith, Acts 19:24, 38 (2) A certain Christian, 3 Jn. 12*"
Definition and meaning
Demetrius, pr. name (1) The Ephesian silversmith, Acts 19:24, 38 (2) A certain Christian, 3 Jn. 12*
In the original Greek the word is written: Δημήτριος
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of demetrios (G1216) across the King James Bible.
For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
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Common questions
Strong's G1216 (demetrios) is a Greek word that means: Demetrius, pr. name (1) The Ephesian silversmith, Acts 19:24, 38 (2) A certain Christian, 3 Jn. 12* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word demetrios (G1216) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1216 is demetrios, a Greek word defined as: Demetrius, pr. name (1) The Ephesian silversmith, Acts 19:24, 38 (2) A certain Christian, 3 Jn. 12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
demetrios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.