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Silversmith

/SIL-ver-smith/

Summary

A craftsman who works with silver, notably Demetrius of Ephesus who led the riot against Paul.

☩Demetrius of Ephesus

The only silversmith mentioned by name in Scripture is Demetrius, a leading member of the silversmiths' guild at Ephesus. He and fellow craftsmen made silver shrines of Diana (Artemis), the city's patron goddess. When Paul's preaching threatened their trade, Demetrius stirred up a riot against the apostle.

Key verses:Acts 19:24-27Acts 19:38

Related Verses1 mention

Acts· 1 verse

19:24

See Also

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References

  1. 1.James Orr (ed.), "Silversmith," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Silversmith," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).