Cephas means "rock" in Aramaic. The apostle Simon was called Cephas by Jesus because he was to be the rock upon which the Christian church was to be built. In most versions of the New Testament Cephas is translated into Greek Πετρος (Petros) (in English Peter).
Biblical namesake: Cephas is another name for Simon Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples and a leader in the early church. He is remembered for his faith and leadership among the apostles. (John · John 1:42, 1 Corinthians 1:12)
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