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 Latin) IPA(key): /alˈpʰae̯.us/, [äɫ̪ˈpʰäe̯ʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /alˈfe.us/, [älˈfɛːus]
Proper noun
Alphaeus m sg (genitive Alphaeī); second declension
Declension
Second-declension noun, singular only.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Alphaeus |
| Genitive | Alphaeī |
| Dative | Alphaeō |
| Accusative | Alphaeum |
| Ablative | Alphaeō |
| Vocative | Alphaee |
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