Dēmḗtrios — G1216

Definition

masculine proper noun

Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian

1. a silversmith of Ephesus, a heathen
2. a certain Christian

Usually translated as

Demetrius

Origin

from Dēmḗtēr (Ceres)

Occurrences

Dēmḗtrios occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (2), 3 John (1)

• Acts 19:24 — For a certain man named Demetrius (Δημήτριος), a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
• Acts 19:38 — Wherefore if Demetrius (Δημήτριος), and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
• 3 John 1:12 — Demetrius (Δημητρίῳ) hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.