STACHYS (stā'kĭs, Gr. Stachys, head of grain). A Roman Christian to whom Paul sent a greeting (
STACHYS stā’ kĭs (Στάχυς, “head of grain”). The uncommon Gr. name of a Rom. Christian to whom Paul sends greetings, calling him “my beloved” (
J. B. Lightfoot, Epistle to the Philippians, rev. ed. (1953), 174.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings. The name is Greek and uncommon; it has been found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household. Paul designates him "my beloved" (