Artemas Ἀρτεμάς
Companion of Paul, potential replacement for Titus
Biography
Artemas was a Christian mentioned by Paul in his letter to Titus. Paul stated that he might send Artemas or Tychicus to Titus, presumably to assist or replace him in his work on the island of Crete. This suggests that Artemas was a trusted colleague of Paul and capable of handling important responsibilities in the early church.
In Scripture
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- Titus 3:12
"When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἀρτεμάς | G0734 |
Artemas
is probably Greek, a masculine form of Artemis, or, as has been suggested, a short form of Artemidorus, a common name in Asia Minor. These contracted forms were by no means rare in the Greek world. The Athenian orator, Lysias, was doubtless named after his grandfather, Lysanias, and at first may even have been called Lysanias himself.
ar'-te-mis. See DIANA.
ar-tif'-i-ser. See CRAFTS.
ar-til'-er-i