Silas
Σίλας
Probably a shortened Greek form of the Latin name Silvanus, though some scholars instead connect it to the Hebrew name Saul.
Meaning and origin
Silas appears in the New Testament as a travelling companion of the apostle Paul through Asia Minor and Greece, sharing a night in prison with him at Philippi.
How to pronounce Silas
| Greek | SEE-lahs /ˈsilas/ |
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