Original Word: Γάϊος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Gaios
Pronunciation: GAH-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (gah'-ee-os)
Definition: Gaius
Meaning: Gaius, (a) a Corinthian, (b) a Macedonian, (c) a citizen of Derbe, (d) an Ephesian.

Word Origin: Of Latin origin

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Gaius, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context.

Usage: Gaius is a common Roman name mentioned several times in the New Testament. It refers to different individuals who were early Christians and associates of the Apostle Paul and the Apostle John. The name Gaius means "rejoice" or "glad."

Cultural and Historical Background: Gaius was a prevalent name in the Roman Empire, reflecting the integration of Roman culture within the early Christian communities. The individuals named Gaius in the New Testament were likely Gentile converts, illustrating the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities. The name's frequent occurrence in the New Testament highlights the diverse backgrounds of early Christians and the universal nature of the Gospel message.

Word Origin
probably of Latin origin
Definition
Gaius, the name of several Christian
NASB Translation
Gaius (5).

STRONGS NT 1050: Γάϊος

Γάϊος (WH Γάϊος (cf. Iota)), Γαιου, ὁ, Gaius or Caius; the name of a Christian:

1. of Derbe: Acts 20:4.

2. of Macedonia: Acts 19:29.

3. of Corinth, Paul's host during his (second) sojourn there: Romans 16:23; 1 Corinthians 1:14.

4. of an unknown Christian, to whom the third Epistle of John was addressed: 3 John 1:1. (B. D. American edition under the word ; Farrar, Early Days of Christianity, ii. 506.)

Gaius.

Of Latin origin; Gaius (i.e. Caius), a Christian -- Gaius.

Γαιον Γαῖον Γάϊον Γαιος Γαῖος Γάϊος γαϊσόν γαϊσω γαϊσώ Γαιω Γαίῳ Γαΐῳ Gaio Gaiō Gaíoi Gaíōi Gaion Gaîon Gaios GaîosInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts