The Greek form of the name of Timothy (Acts 16:1, etc.; the R.V. always “Timothy”).
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Timotheus
Name meaning: honor of God; valued of God (Hitchcock)
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Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
A “captain of the Ammonites,” 1 Macc. 5:6 who was defeated on several occasions by Judas Maccabaeus, B.C. 164. 1 Macc. 5:6,11,34-44. He was probably a Greek adventurer.
In 2 Macc. a leader named Timetheus is mentioned as having taken part in the invasion of Nicanor, B.C. 166. 2 Macc. 8:30; 9:3.
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
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