Alphaeus
English
Proper noun
Alphaeus
- The name of the father of two of Jesus' disciples: Matthew and James, son of Alphaeus. Traditionally identified with Clopas.
Latin
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaîos), variant of Ἁλφαῖος (Halphaîos), from Hebrew חַלְפַּי (ḥalpay).
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /alˈpʰae̯.us/, [aɫˈpʰae̯.ʊs]
Proper noun
Alphaeus m (genitive Alphaeī); second declension
- Alphaeus
Declension
Second declension.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Alphaeus |
| Genitive | Alphaeī |
| Dative | Alphaeō |
| Accusative | Alphaeum |
| Ablative | Alphaeō |
| Vocative | Alphaee |