Opponent (adversary) of the Messiah
Strong's #G500
References
1John 2:18, 22, 4:3, 2John 1:7
Antipas
Like a father
Strong's #G493
Revelation 2:13
Antipatris
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Apelles
Called
Strong's #G559
Apelles is one of the many Christians Apostle Paul greets in his closing of Romans. He recognizes Apelles by stating he was "approved in Christ," which likely means he knew his conversion had been tested and continued to be faithful.
References
Romans 16:10
Aphiah
I will make to breathe, breeze
Strong's #H647
1Samuel 9:1
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Apollos
Given to Apollo
Strong's #G625
Native of Alexandria, Apollos was a gifted speaker and debater. His understanding of the Bible made him an effective evangelist and a person that the Apostle Paul considered complimented his own efforts.
References
Acts 18:24, 19:1, 1Corinthians 1:12, 3:4 - 6, 22, 4:6, 16:12, Titus 3:13
Apollyon
Destroyer
Strong's #G623
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Revelation 9:11
Appii Forum
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Apphia
Fruitful
Strong's #G682
Apphia is a woman greeted as "our beloved" by Paul in his opening remarks to Philemon.
Philemon 1:2
Aquila
An eagle
Strong's #G207
Aquila, along with his wife Priscilla, were both tentmakers who frequently traveled. They met the Apostle Paul, who also made tents, during his second missionary journey visit to Corinth. The couple quickly became good friends with Paul. Aquila and Priscilla would stay friends with the apostle to the end of his life.
References
Acts 18:2, 18, 26, Romans 16:3, 1Corinthians 16:19, 2Timothy 4:19
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Arab
Ambush
Strong's #H694
Joshua 15:52
Arad
Sequester, fugitive, a wild ass
Strong's #H6166
Numbers 21:1, 33:40, Joshua 12:14, Judges 1:16, 1Chronicles 8:15
Aran
Stridulous, joyous
Strong's #H765
Genesis 36:28, 1Chronicles 1:42