Τιμαῖος (Timaios)
Timaios
Timaeus
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Timaios appears only once in the New Testament, in Mark 10:46, as part of the full name Bartimaeus. It functions as a personal identifier for the father of the blind beggar who encounters Jesus on the road to Jericho. The term itself is not a theological concept or a common noun, but a proper name that distinguishes this specific individual within the narrative.
Lexical sources suggest the name likely has Aramaic origins and carries the meaning "highly prized" or "honored." While the text does not elaborate on the father’s character or his relationship with his son beyond naming him, the inclusion of his name provides a grounded, human context to the miracle. It anchors the story in real family ties rather than presenting the blind man as an isolated figure.
Translators consistently render Timaios as part of the compound name Bartimaeus, preserving its identity without attempting to translate it separately in most modern versions. This single occurrence highlights how personal names in Scripture often serve to connect individuals to their lineage and community, adding depth to the historical reality of the Gospel accounts.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Timaios appears in Scripture only as part of Bartimaeus’s full identity in Mark 10:46. This brief mention reminds us that every person in the Gospel narratives has a history and a family. The blind beggar was not just an anonymous figure needing help; he was the son of someone named Timaios, likely meaning "honored." His lineage grounded him in a real community.
When Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus, he did so with his whole identity intact. This story shows that God sees individuals within their relationships. Your own name and background matter to Him. He knows your history and invites you into His healing presence. Faith often begins when we bring our full selves to Christ.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Timaeus1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Τιμαίου1×
Key Verses
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Mark 10:46
They came to Jericho. As he went out from Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road.
This verse identifies Bartimaeus as the son of Timaeus, anchoring the healing miracle in a specific family relationship rather than treating the beggar as an isolated case.