Bible Dictionary
Olympas
Olympas was a Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans.
Definition
Olympas was a Christian in Rome and a person greeted by Paul in his letter to the Romans. The name is an abbreviated form of Olympiodorus.
Biblical Usage
Paul included Olympas among those to whom he sent greetings in the Roman Christian community.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies him as a Roman Christian and suggests that the persons joined in the salutation may have formed a small community within the earliest Roman church.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A Roman Christian whom Paul salutes (Rom. 16:15).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(heavenly), a Christian at Rome. (Romans 16:15) (A.D. 65.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>o-lim'-pas (Olumpas): The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings (Ro 16:15). Olympas is an abbreviated form of Olympiadorus. The joining in one salutation of the Christians mentioned in 16:15 suggests that they formed by themselves a small community in the earliest Roman church.</p>