Berean Strong's Lexicon Ephesos: Ephesus Original Word: Ἔφεσος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a pre-Greek or Lydian word. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Ephesos, as it is a Greek name for a specific location in Asia Minor. Usage: Ephesos refers to the ancient city of Ephesus, a significant urban center in the Roman province of Asia (modern-day Turkey). It is mentioned in the New Testament as a key location for early Christian activity and the site of a prominent church. Cultural and Historical Background: Ephesus was a major city in the ancient world, known for its grand architecture, including the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a hub of commerce, culture, and religion, with a diverse population. The city was a center for the worship of Artemis and other deities, which often brought it into conflict with early Christian teachings. The Apostle Paul spent considerable time in Ephesus, establishing a strong Christian community there. The city is also traditionally associated with the Apostle John and is the recipient of one of the seven letters in the Book of Revelation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Ephesus, a city in Asia Minor NASB Translation Ephesus (17). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2181: ἜφεσοςἜφεσος, Ἐφέσου, ἡ, Ephesus, a maritime city of Asia Minor, capital of Ionia and, under the Romans of proconsular Asia (see Ἀσία), situated on the Icarian Sea between Smyrna and Miletus. Its chief splendor and renown came from the temple of Artemis, which was reckoned one of the wonders of the world. It was burned down Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ephesus. Probably of foreign origin; Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor -- Ephesus. Forms and Transliterations Εφεσον Ἔφεσον Εφεσου Ἐφέσου Εφεσω Ἐφέσῳ Epheso Ephesō Ephésoi Ephésōi Epheson Épheson Ephesou EphésouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 18:19 N-AFSGRK: δὲ εἰς Ἔφεσον κἀκείνους κατέλιπεν NAS: They came to Ephesus, and he left KJV: he came to Ephesus, and left INT: moreover to Ephesus and them left Acts 18:21 N-GFS Acts 18:24 N-AFS Acts 19:1 N-AFS Acts 19:17 N-AFS Acts 19:26 N-GFS Acts 20:16 N-AFS Acts 20:17 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 15:32 N-DFS 1 Corinthians 16:8 N-DFS Ephesians 1:1 N-DFS 1 Timothy 1:3 N-DFS 2 Timothy 1:18 N-DFS 2 Timothy 4:12 N-AFS Revelation 1:11 N-AFS Revelation 2:1 N-DFS Strong's Greek 2181 |