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Pudens
shamefaced
Πούδης Poudēs
Pudens (Greek: Πούδης, Poudēs) means “shamefaced”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 2 Timothy 4:21. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Alexander.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Pudens
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 | 2 Timothy 4:21 |
| Cross-references | 13 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Linus co-occurrence Appears with Linus in 2 Timothy 4.
- Claudia co-occurrence Appears with Claudia in 2 Timothy 4.
- Eubulus co-occurrence Appears with Eubulus in 2 Timothy 4.
- Carpus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Carpus.
- Crescens co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Crescens.
- Nero co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Nero.
- Alexander co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Alexander.
- Onesiphorus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Onesiphorus.
Origin & meaning
Πούδης
(in π., genitive -εντος, see Zorell, see word), ὁ (Latin)
Pudens: 2Ti.4:21.†
(AS)
Pudens, a Christian in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy through Paul's letter.
The biblical story
Pudens is mentioned briefly in 2Ti.4.21 as one of the individuals in Rome who sent greetings to Timothy through Paul's letter. Paul, who was imprisoned in Rome at the time, was writing to Timothy to encourage him and provide final instructions. In the closing section of the letter, Paul conveys greetings from several believers in Rome, including Pudens. The inclusion of Pudens in this list suggests that he was a member of the Christian community in Rome and likely had a personal connection with both Paul and Timothy. However, no further details are provided about Pudens' background, his role in the church, or his relationship with Paul and Timothy. The mention of Pudens, along with the others who sent greetings, highlights the close-knit nature of the early Christian community and the importance of personal relationships and support among believers, even across geographical distances.
Key verses
Pudens appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
2 Timothy 4:21
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2 Timothy (1)
- 2 Timothy 4:21