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
Declension
Second declension.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| nominative | Alphaeus |
| genitive | Alphaeī |
| dative | Alphaeō |
| accusative | Alphaeum |
| ablative | Alphaeō |
| vocative | Alphaee |
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