English Dictionary

Theophilus

固有名詞

(biblical) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. / A male given name from Ancient Greek; rare in English.

日本語の意味

『ルカによる福音書』と『使徒行伝』の献辞の対象となった人物を指す（聖書における文脈での用法） / 古代ギリシャに由来する男性の名前（英語圏では稀な固有名詞）

As the historian carefully recorded the events, he dedicated his work to Theophilus to ensure the story was faithfully preserved.

史家は出来事を注意深く記録し、物語が忠実に保存されるように、自分の著作をルカによる福音書と使徒行伝の宛先に捧げた。

意味（1）

(biblical) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

Luke 1: 3: It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus.

意味（2）

A male given name from Ancient Greek; rare in English.

Call me Ted, will you, Rip? 'Theophilus' is unmanageable and 'Theo' is awkward. Everybody calls me Ted or Teddie, now.