Αἰνέας (Aineas)
Aineas
Aeneas
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Aineas appears only twice in the New Testament, both times in the ninth chapter of Acts. It identifies a man living in Lydda who had been paralyzed for eight years. The text presents him simply as a resident of that town, noting his long-term condition without elaborating on his character or background.
Lexical sources suggest the name means "laudable" or praiseworthy, though its exact etymology remains uncertain. In Scripture, however, the name serves primarily as an identifier rather than a theological symbol. Peter’s command to "rise and make your bed" (Acts 9:34) is directed at this specific individual, marking a moment of physical restoration within the early church’s expansion.
Because the word occurs so rarely, it does not carry broad semantic weight across the canon. Its significance lies in the narrative context: it anchors the miracle to a real person in a specific location, demonstrating the apostolic authority exercised through Peter in the region of Judea and Samaria.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Aeneas appears in Acts 9, identifying a man who had been paralyzed for eight years. His story is not about his personal achievements but about God’s power to restore what was broken. When Peter told him to rise, it was Jesus Christ who did the healing. This reminds us that no condition is too long-standing or too deep for God’s intervention.
We often feel stuck in our own struggles, much like Aeneas was in his bed. Yet this passage shows that restoration comes through faith in Christ’s name. It is a quiet encouragement that God sees those who suffer and can bring sudden change. You are never beyond the reach of His healing grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Aeneas,1×
- Aeneas1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Αἰνέαν1×
- Αἰνέα,1×
Key Verses
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Acts 9:33
There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years because he was paralyzed.
This verse establishes the reality of Aeneas's long-term suffering, showing that his paralysis was not a temporary setback but an eight-year ordeal that defined his daily life.
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Acts 9:34
Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!” Immediately he arose.
Here Peter explicitly attributes the healing to Jesus Christ, demonstrating that apostolic authority is derived from and dependent on the power of the risen Lord.