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Alphaeus

Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature

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Alphaeus, 1

Alphæ´us, father of James the Less (Matthew 10:3; Luke 6:15), and husband of Mary, the sister of our Lord's mother (John 19:25); for which reason James is called 'the Lord's brother' [BROTHER]. By comparing John 19:25, with Luke 24:10, and Matthew 10:3, it appears that Alphaeus is the same person as Cleophas; Alphaeus being his Greek, and Cleophas his Hebrew or Syriac name.

Alphaeus, 2

Alphæus, the father of the evangelist Levi or Matthew (Mark 2:14).

 

 

 

 

Bibliography Information
Kitto, John, ed. Entry for 'Alphaeus'. "Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature". https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​kbe/​a/alphaeus.html.
 
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