Alexander
The name Alexander means “one who assists men.” Alexander is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Timothy 1:20.
Who was Alexander?
A coppersmith who, with Hymenaeus and others, promulgated certain heresies regarding the resurrection (1 Tim. 1:19; 2 Tim. 4:14), and made shipwreck of faith and of a good conscience. Paul excommunicated him (1 Tim. 1:20; comp. 1 Cor. 5:5).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Alexander
- 1 Timothy 1:20
Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
- 2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: