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Alexander

Mentioned AD 65–66 traditional (Jones)

A coppersmith who, with Hymenaeus and others, promulgated certain heresies regarding the resurrection (1 Tim. 1:19; 2 Tim. 4:14), and made shipwreck of faith and of a good conscience. Paul excommunicated him (1 Tim. 1:20; comp. 1 Cor. 5:5).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

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2 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.

  1. 1 Timothy1
  2. 2 Timothy1

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TextOccurrences of each name
BSBAlexander 5
KJVAlexander 6
ASVAlexander 6

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1 Timothy1 verse
  1. 1:20

    Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

2 Timothy1 verse
  1. 4:14

    Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

Easton’s Bible Dictionary

The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.

A coppersmith who, with Hymenaeus and others, promulgated certain heresies regarding the resurrection (1 Tim. 1:19; 2 Tim. 4:14), and made shipwreck of faith and of a good conscience. Paul excommunicated him (1 Tim. 1:20; comp. 1 Cor. 5:5).