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Jan 4, 2022 · Alexander the coppersmith in the Bible was a man who did significant harm to Paul’s ministry ( 2 Timothy 4:14 ). The word coppersmith is translated from the Greek word chalkeus, which means “brazier” or “a worker of metals.”.
Alexander the coppersmith (also referred to as Alexander the metalworker in the NIV) is mentioned by Paul in his letter to Timothy in Ephesus in 2 Timothy 4:14. Paul warned Timothy to "beware of him" because he "strongly opposed" the gospel message and did Paul "great harm" (2 Timothy 4:14–15).
Alexander is thought to have been that Alexander of whom we read, 1 Timothy 1:20 2 Timothy 4:14: though some think that this was another of that name. Beckoned with the hand, to procure silence; as Acts 12:17.
Alexander the Coppersmith (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος ὁ χαλκεὺς) is a person in the New Testament, mentioned by Paul in 2 Timothy 4:14, which states, "Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds."
Hymenaeus and Alexander were two prominent men in the Church at Ephesus, who undoubtedly were Christians but who had become seriously sidetracked by the Enemy. They had taken in and propagated false teaching, and as the result of this the apostle had to hand them over to Satan in order to teach them not to blaspheme.
Feb 18, 2021 · Is Alexander the Great directly referenced in the Bible? According to scholars, the simple answer is yes. In Daniel 11:3 it’s written, “Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great power and do as he pleases.”
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Alexander, a man of great repute amongst them, as Josephus says. As many as were of the kindred of the high priest; their relation many times preferring them to a place in their great council, or sanhedrim.
