Member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem
Alexander
Named in 1 verse of Acts, first in Acts 4:6.
ἈλέξανδροςAlexander
The name means “one who assists men.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Alexander Written by AI
Alexander is mentioned in the Book of Acts as a member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem. He was present when Peter and John were brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court, after healing a lame man and preaching in the Temple. (Acts 4:1 to 6) The Sanhedrin, led by the high priest Annas and his family, questioned Peter and John about the power and authority by which they had performed the healing and preached to the people. (Acts 4:7) Alexander's presence among the high-priestly family suggests that he held a position of influence and authority within the religious establishment of Jerusalem. The high-priestly family, along with the Sadducees, represented the religious and political elite of the Jewish society. Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaimed that the healing was done through the name of Jesus Christ, whom the religious leaders had crucified but whom God had raised from the dead. (Acts 4:8 to 12) The Sanhedrin, recognizing the boldness of Peter and John and the undeniable miracle that had taken place, could not find a way to punish them. Instead, they warned the apostles not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus and released them. (Acts 4:13 to 22) Alexander's role in this event is not explicitly described, but his presence among the high-priestly family indicates his involvement in the religious and political affairs of Jerusalem, particularly in the opposition to the early Christian movement.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Alexander, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Man-defender. (1.) A relative of Annas the high priest, present when Peter and John were examined before the Sanhedrim (Acts 4:6).
(2.) A man whose father, Simon the Cyrenian, bore the cross of Christ (Mark 15:21).
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(3.) A Jew of Ephesus who took a prominent part in the uproar raised there by the preaching of Paul (Acts 19:33). The Jews put him forward to plead their cause before the mob. It was probably intended that he should show that he and the other Jews had no sympathy with Paul any more than the Ephesians had. It is possible that this man was the same as the following.
(4.) A coppersmith who, with Hymenaeus and others, promulgated certain heresies regarding the resurrection (1 Tim. 1:19; 2 Tim. 4:14), and made shipwreck of faith and of a good conscience. Paul excommunicated him (1 Tim. 1:20; comp. 1 Cor. 5:5).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Acts 4:6
along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.