### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **Nikánōr**, represented by `{{G3527}}`, is the name of a Christian man and means **victorious**. It appears **1 time** across **1 unique verse** in the Bible, identifying one of the men chosen for a special role in the early church.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single appearance of `{{G3527}}` occurs in the book of Acts. A proposal, or **saying** `{{G3056}}`, was presented to the early believers, which **pleased** `{{G700}}` the **whole** `{{G3956}}` **multitude** `{{G4128}}`. In response, they **chose** `{{G1586}}` seven men to serve the community. **Nicanor** is named in this list, alongside Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas [[Acts 6:5]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from this account provide context for Nicanor's role:
* `{{G1586}}` **eklégomai** (to select): This word describes the crucial action of the community to **choose** these seven men, including Nicanor, for service [[Acts 6:5]].
* `{{G4736}}` **Stéphanos** (Stephen): The first man chosen in the list, he is described as a **man** `{{G435}}` **full** `{{G4134}}` of **faith** `{{G4102}}` and of the **Holy** `{{G40}}` **Ghost** `{{G4151}}` [[Acts 6:5]].
* `{{G4402}}` **Próchoros** (Prochorus): Listed directly before Nicanor, he was also one of the seven men selected by the multitude [[Acts 6:5]].
* `{{G5096}}` **Tímōn** (Timon): Named immediately after Nicanor, he was another of the seven chosen men [[Acts 6:5]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G3527}}` is tied to the event in which Nicanor is named.
* **Chosen for Service:** Nicanor was part of a group that was specifically **chose**n `{{G1586}}` by the congregation to fill a practical and spiritual need within the church, highlighting the community's role in identifying leaders [[Acts 6:5]].
* **Unity and Approval:** The selection of these men was a decision that **pleased** `{{G700}}` the **whole** `{{G3956}}` **multitude** `{{G4128}}`, demonstrating a unified resolution to an internal problem within the early church.
* **Qualifications for Ministry:** While Nicanor is not personally described, his selection alongside Stephen, a **man** `{{G435}}` **full** `{{G4134}}` of **faith** `{{G4102}}` and the **Holy** `{{G40}}` **Ghost** `{{G4151}}`, suggests he was held in similar high regard by the community [[Acts 6:5]].
### Summary
In summary, **Nicanor** `{{G3527}}` is a figure known only by his inclusion among the first seven men chosen to serve the church in Jerusalem. His name is recorded in a key moment of the church's development, representing the establishment of an order of ministry to care for the needs of the believers. Though mentioned only once, his presence in [[Acts 6:5]] marks him as a trusted and qualified member of the early Christian community.
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