Bible Dictionary
Alexandrians
Alexandrians were Jews from Alexandria who had a synagogue in Jerusalem. They were among those who disputed with Stephen.
Definition
Alexandrians were Jews from Alexandria who lived or worshiped in Jerusalem. They were associated with the Jewish colonists of that Egyptian city and possessed a synagogue there.
Biblical Usage
The Alexandrians were among those who disputed with Stephen. They are named with the Libertines and Cyrenians as members of a synagogue in Jerusalem.
Historical Background
Alexandrian Jews had been admitted to the privileges of citizenship in Alexandria and maintained a distinct communal identity in Jerusalem.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the Jewish colonists of Alexandria, who were admitted to the privileges of citizenship and had a synagogue at Jerusalem. (Acts 6:9)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>al-eg-zan'-dri-ans (Alexandreis): Jews of Alexandria, who had, with the Libertines and Cyrenians, a synagogue in Jerusalem. They were among those who disputed with Stephen (Ac 6:9).</p>