cephas

/ˈsiːfəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the third listed apostle in Matthew 10:3 and Mark 3:18 as one of Jesus’ twelve apostles; also known as Cephas, which is the Aramaic word for Peter.

“According to the New Testament, Cephas was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles.”

Synonyms

  • Cephas
  • Peter