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Luke the writer of the Gospel was actually a Greek-speaking Syrian.
The original disciples were Jewish. They did not write the Gospels, although two of them (John and Matthew) shared names with men who would later write about the life of Jesus (writing in Greek).
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What is the German translation for the word Luke?
Luke is a Greek name. It has no meaning in Hebrew. But you can spell it לוק
What does the name 'Lucas' mean in Greek?
Lukas is the greek equivalent name of Luke, the evangelist.
What is the name Luke short for?
The name Luke is Greek. It means "A man from Lucania". It also can mean a doctor from Lucania. If you look in the Bible, the Apostle Luke was a doctor hailing from Lucania. (I think.) Try reading the Bible for more information on Luke the Apostle, or try looking at a Christian History book with the Apostles in it. It should give you more information on the name, 'Luke', Luke the Apsotle, and his origin. Or just read a baby name book for just info on the name. However, you will not find Luke Skywalker in the Bible! :D
Is last name christakos a Jewish name?
No, the last name Christakos is of Greek origin. However, it is possible that someone who is Jewish and has Greek ancestry has this last name.
What does the name Luke mean in Greek?
The name Luke in Greek is Λουκάς (Loukás), which is derived from the Latin name Lucas. It is believed to mean "from Lucania," a region in southern Italy. St. Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke, was also believed to be from Antioch, in present-day Turkey.
Gospel of Luke written by a Jew?
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Although Joseph is a Jewish name, in Greek we write it as "Ιωσήφ"
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