"Tychicus, pr. name, a friend or companion of Paul, Acts 20:4; Eph. 6:21; Col. 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:12; Tit. 3:12; Eph. subscr.; Col. subscr.*"
Definition and meaning
Tychicus, pr. name, a friend or companion of Paul, Acts 20:4; Eph. 6:21; Col. 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:12; Tit. 3:12; Eph. subscr.; Col. subscr.*
In the original Greek the word is written: Τυχικός
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 tychikos (G5190) across the King James Bible.
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. To the Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.
And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
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Common questions
Strong's G5190 (tychikos) is a Greek word that means: Tychicus, pr. name, a friend or companion of Paul, Acts 20:4; Eph. 6:21; Col. 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:12; Tit. 3:12; Eph. subscr.; Col. subscr.* It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word tychikos (G5190) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5190 is tychikos, a Greek word defined as: Tychicus, pr. name, a friend or companion of Paul, Acts 20:4; Eph. 6:21; Col. 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:12; Tit. 3:12; Eph. subscr.; Col. subscr.*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
tychikos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.