Lexicon
Ταρσεύς
Tarseus
G5018
N:N-M-L Greek

of Tarsus

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Tarseus identifies a person by connection with Tarsus, whether describing Paul or locating Saul.

The attested use identifies a man in relation to Tarsus: Paul describes himself this way in Acts 21:39, while Saul is identified by that connection in Acts 9:11.

Senses in use

  1. Personal identification by Tarsus · dominant

    The nominative singular masculine form in Acts 21:39 occurs in Paul’s self-identification; the APB renders the clause, "I am a man, a Jew of Tarsus in Cilicia." The accusative singular masculine form in Acts 9:11 identifies Saul for the person being sought; the APB renders, "look for a man from Tarsus named Saul."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the connection as "of Tarsus" in Acts 21:39 and "from Tarsus" in Acts 9:11. These phrases show the verse-level presentation rather than separate lexical senses.

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