Easton's Bible Dictionary Spike; an ear of corn, a convert at Rome whom Paul salutes (Romans 16:9). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia STACHYS sta'-kis (Stachus): 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" (Romans 16:9).

Multi-Version Concordance Stachys (1 Occurrence) Romans 16:9 Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and Stachys, my beloved. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)