Who was Aeneas?
A paralysed man, bedridden for eight years, whom Peter heals in the name of Jesus Christ.
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Aeneas is a man whom Peter heals in the book of Acts. Acts describes him as a certain man who had kept his bed for eight years and was sick of the palsy, meaning paralysed (Acts 9:33). Peter says to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed, and Aeneas rises immediately (Acts 9:34).
Scripture tells nothing more about him, including his family or what became of him afterward.
- Name meaning
- Praiseworthy
- Name origin
- Greek
- First mention
- The Acts of the Apostles 9:33
- Appearances in the Bible
- 2 mentions
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Who was Aeneas in the Bible?
Aeneas is a man whom Peter heals in the book of Acts. Acts describes him as a certain man who had kept his bed for eight years and was sick of the palsy, meaning paralysed (Acts 9:33). Peter says to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed, and Aeneas rises immediately (Acts 9:34). Scripture tells nothing more about him, including his family or what became of him afterward.
What does the name Aeneas mean?
The name Aeneas means “Praiseworthy”. Origin: Greek.
Where is Aeneas first mentioned in the Bible?
Aeneas is first mentioned in The Acts of the Apostles 9:33.
How many times is Aeneas mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 2.
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