How to Pronounce Erastus
ee-RAS-tuhs
Erastus is pronounced ee-RAS-tuhs (ɛˈræstəs): three syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: Eh-RASS-tus, eh-RAS-tuhs.
What does Erastus mean?
Erastus means “lovely, amiable”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Erastus?
Beloved. (1.) The “chamberlain” of the city of Corinth (Rom. 16:23), and one of Paul’s disciples. As treasurer of such a city he was a public officer of great dignity, and his conversion to the gospel was accordingly a proof of the wonderful success of the apostle’s labours. (2.) A companion of Paul at Ephesus, who was sent by him along with Timothy into Macedonia (Acts 19:22). Corinth was his usual place of abode (2 Tim. 4:20); but probably he may have been the same as the preceding.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
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