Bible Dictionary
Lucius
Lucius of Cyrene was a Christian teacher and prophet at Antioch. Another Lucius is mentioned by Paul as a kinsman.
Definition
Lucius was a Christian teacher at Antioch who came from Cyrene. Another Lucius is mentioned by Paul as his kinsman, and the supplied material treats these as references associated with the name Lucius.
Biblical Usage
Lucius of Cyrene was among the Christian teachers at Antioch. Paul also sends greetings from a Lucius who is identified as his kinsman.
Historical Background
The Latin name and the reference to Cyrene indicate a connection with the Jews of Cyrene in North Africa.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Of Cyrene, a Christian teacher at Antioch (Acts 13:1), and Paul’s kinsman (Rom. 16:21). His name is Latin, but his birthplace seems to indicate that he was one of the Jews of Cyrene, in North Africa.