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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTitus
/ˈtaɪ.təs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name of Latin origin, historically significant in Roman antiquity and early Christianity.
"Titus was a trusted companion and helper of the Apostle Paul." - 2
An Epistle of the New Testament, addressed by Paul to Titus.
"The letter to Titus provides instructions on church leadership and Christian living."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Roman praenomen Titus, of uncertain origin possibly related to the Sabine word 'titos' meaning 'title' or the root meaning 'safe'. It was famously borne by a Roman emperor and is prominent in biblical history as the recipient of one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Titus" is said worldwide
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Tite
Transliteration: tit
"L'Épître à Tite est un livre du Nouveau Testament."
Titus
Transliteration: ti-tus
"Der Brief des Paulus an Titus enthält wichtige Anweisungen."
Tito
Transliteration: ti-to
"La lettera a Tito fa parte delle lettere paoline."
Tito
Transliteration: ti-to
"La epístola a Tito fue escrita por el apóstol Pablo."
Tito
Transliteration: tʃi-tu
"A carta a Tito orienta sobre a liderança na igreja."
तीतस
Transliteration: teetas
"तीतस की पत्री बाइबिल का एक भाग है।"
提多书
Transliteration: Tíduō shū
"提多书是新约圣经中的卷书。"
디도서
Transliteration: dido-seo
"디도서는 바울이 디도에게 보낸 편지입니다."
テトスへの手紙
Transliteration: Tetosu e no tegami
"テトスへの手紙は新約聖書に含まれています。"
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