Timothy

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈtɪməθi//
/[ˈtʰɪməθɪi̯]/

Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.

proper noun

1
Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
2
A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
Unto Timothie my own sonne in the Faith: Grace, mercie, and peace from God our Father, and Iesus Christ our Lord.
In a letter to his disciple Timothy, Paul expresses a prohibition against women teaching men, but we know, and he knew, that Timothy was instructed by his mother and grandmother.
3
A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.
O Timothy Tim / Has ten pink toes, / And ten pink toes / Has Timothy Tim.
4
An unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States; named for early postmaster Timothy Stephens.
5
A rare English surname originating as a patronymic.
6
A surname from Irish, a rare adopted anglicization for Mac Tomaltaigh (“son of Tomaltach”) (Tumulty).

Etymology

From Middle French Timothée, from Latin Tīmotheus, from Ancient Greek Τῑμόθεος (Tīmótheos), from τῑμάω (tīmáō, “to honour”) + θεός (theós, “god”).

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Timothy · Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.

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