How to Pronounce Epaphroditus
ee-paf-ro-DAI-tuhs
Epaphroditus is pronounced ee-paf-ro-DAI-tuhs (ɛˌpæfrəˈdaɪtəs): five syllables, stress on the fourth. Also heard: Ee-paf-roh-DIGH-tus, eh-PAF-ruh-DYE-tuhs.
What does Epaphroditus mean?
Epaphroditus means “agreeable; handsome”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Epaphroditus?
Fair, graceful; belonging to Aphrodite or Venus the messenger who came from Phillipi to the apostle when he was a prisoner at Rome (Phil. 2:25-30; 4:10-18). Paul mentions him in words of esteem and affection. On his return to Philippi he was the bearer of Paul’s letter to the church there.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
Ee-paf-roh-DIGH-tus
eh-PAF-ruh-DYE-tuhs
Found in Scripture
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