Cornelius

Cornelius [N] [E] [H]

(of a horn ), a Roman centurion of the Italian cohort stationed in Caesarea, ( Acts 10:1 ) etc., a man full of good works and alms-deeds. With his household he was baptized by St. Peter, and thus Cornelius became the firstfruits of the Gentile world to Christ.


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Cornelius'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.