Bible Dictionary

Lucas

The name Lucas means “Lucius, luminous; white”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

A friend and companion of Paul during his imprisonment at Rome; Luke (q.v.), the beloved physician (Philemon 1:24; Col. 4:14).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

lu'-kas, loo'-kas. In Phm 1:24 the King James Version, for "Luke" (Revised Version).