Alphaeus

English

Proper noun

Alphaeus

  1. 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 Biblical Hebrew חַלְפַּי‎ (Ḥalpay).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /alˈpʰae̯.us/, [äɫ̪ˈpʰäe̯ʊs̠]
  • (Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /alˈfe.us/, [älˈfɛːus]

Proper noun

Alphaeus m sg (genitive Alphaeī); second declension

  1. Alphaeus

Declension

Second-declension noun, singular only.

Case Singular
Nominative Alphaeus
Genitive Alphaeī
Dative Alphaeō
Accusative Alphaeum
Ablative Alphaeō
Vocative Alphaee
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