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Aristobulus
a good counselor
Ἀριστόβουλος Aristoboulos
Aristobulus (Greek: Ἀριστόβουλος, Aristoboulos) means “a good counselor”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Romans 16:10. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Aristobulus
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Romans 16:10 |
| Cross-references | 13 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Apelles co-occurrence Appears with Apelles in Romans 16.
- Andronicus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Andronicus.
- Epaenetus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Epaenetus.
- Asyncritus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Asyncritus.
- Hermas co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Hermas.
- Hermes co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Hermes.
- Ampliatus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
Origin & meaning
Ἀριστόβουλος, -ου, ὁ
(ἄριστος, βουλή, i.e. best-counselling)
Aristobulus, a Christian: Rom.16:10.†
(AS)
Paul sends greetings to those who belong to the household of Aristobulus, suggesting that Aristobulus was a prominent believer in Rome.
The biblical story
Aristobulus is mentioned briefly in Paul's letter to the Romans, where the apostle sends greetings to "those who belong to the household of Aristobulus" (Rom. 16:10). This greeting suggests that Aristobulus was a prominent member of the Christian community in Rome, and that his household, which likely included family members, servants, and slaves, had also embraced the Christian faith.
The fact that Paul specifically mentions Aristobulus' household implies that Aristobulus himself was a well-known figure, either within the church or in Roman society. However, beyond this brief greeting, no further information is provided about Aristobulus' background, conversion, or role in the early church.
Some scholars speculate that Aristobulus may have been a member of Herod's family or a prominent Jewish figure in Rome, but there is no conclusive evidence to support these theories. The mention of his name in Paul's letter serves as a reminder of the diversity within the early church and the spread of the gospel message across various social and cultural boundaries.
Key verses
Aristobulus appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
Romans 16:10
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Romans (1)
- Romans 16:10