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(cloh' puhss) Relative of one of the Marys who were near the cross during the crucifixion (John 19:25 ). The Greek text describes him literally as “the of the Clopas.” The most natural interpretation is that Clopas was husband of Mary. For the identification of this Mary and wider implications of Clopas' relationships, see Mary .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Clopas'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/c/clopas.html. 1991.

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