675. Appiou Phoron

Lexicon

Appiou Phoron: Appius Forum

Original Word: Ἀππίου Φόρον
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Appiou Phoron
Pronunciation: ap'-pee-oo fo'-ron
Phonetic Spelling: (ap'-pee-os)
Definition: Appius Forum
Meaning: the township Appi Forum on the Appian Way, 43 Roman miles from Rome, was named.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Appii.

Of Latin origin; (in the genitive, i.e. Possessive case) of Appius, the name of a Roman -- Appii.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Market of Appius, the name of a city south of Rome
NASB Translation
Appius (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 675: Ἀππιος

Ἀππιος, Ἀππίου, ὁ, Appius, a Roman praenomen; Ἀππίου φόρον Appii Forum (Cicero, ad Att. 2, 10; Horace sat. 1, 5, 3) (R. V. The Market of Appius), the name of a town in Italy, situated 43 Roman miles from Rome on the Appian way — (this road was paved with square ((?) polygonal) stone by the censor Appius Claudius Caecus, , and led through theportaCapena to Capua, and thence as far as Brundisium): Acts 28:15. (Cf. BB. DD.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Latin. The term "Ἀππίου" (Appiou) refers to "Appius," and "Φόρον" (Phoron) means "market" or "forum." The name is associated with the Forum of Appius, a location on the Appian Way.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἀππίου Φόρον, as it is a specific Latin-derived term referring to a Roman location. However, the concept of a "market" or "forum" can be loosely related to Hebrew terms for gathering places or marketplaces, such as שׁוּק (shuq) for "marketplace."

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to denote a specific location where the Apostle Paul was met by Christian brethren as he journeyed to Rome.

Context: The Forum of Appius, or Ἀππίου Φόρον, was a significant stop along the Appian Way, an ancient Roman road that connected Rome to the southern parts of Italy. This forum was approximately 43 miles (69 kilometers) from Rome and served as a bustling marketplace and rest stop for travelers. It is mentioned in the New Testament in Acts 28:15, where it is recorded that believers from Rome traveled to meet Paul as he made his way to the city under Roman custody. The passage highlights the early Christian community's support and encouragement for Paul, demonstrating the strong bonds of fellowship among the believers. The Forum of Appius was known for its vibrant activity and was a key location for commerce and social interaction in the Roman Empire.

Acts 28:15 (BSB): "The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God."

Forms and Transliterations

Αππιου Ἀππίου Appiou Appíou

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 28:15 N-GMS
GRK: ἡμῖν ἄχρι Ἀππίου Φόρου καὶ
NAS: as the Market of Appius and Three
KJV: us as far as Appii forum, and
INT: us as far as Appius market and

Strong's Greek 675
1 Occurrence

Ἀππίου — 1 Occ.