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Patrobas
paternal; that pursues the steps of his father
Πατροβᾶς Patrobas
Patrobas (Greek: Πατροβᾶς, Patrobas) means “paternal; that pursues the steps of his father”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Romans 16:14. 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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Patrobas
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 16:14 |
| Cross-references | 5 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Phlegon co-occurrence Appears with Phlegon in Romans 16.
- Asyncritus co-occurrence Appears with Asyncritus in Romans 16.
- Hermas co-occurrence Appears with Hermas in Romans 16.
- Hermes co-occurrence Appears with Hermes in Romans 16.
- Andronicus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Andronicus.
- Apelles co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Apelles.
- Ampliatus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
Origin & meaning
Πατρόβας, -ᾶ, ὁ
Patrobas: Rom.16:14.†
(AS)
Patrobas, a believer in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings.
The biblical story
Patrobas was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in Rom.16.14. He is mentioned along with several others, including Hermes, Hermas, and Philologus, suggesting he was part of the Christian community in Rome. His inclusion in Paul's greetings indicates he was known and appreciated by the apostle.
Key verses
Patrobas appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
Romans 16:14
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Romans (1)
- Romans 16:14