2299. thea
Strong's Lexicon
thea: Sight, spectacle, view

Original Word: θέα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: thea
Pronunciation: theh-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (theh-ah')
Definition: Sight, spectacle, view
Meaning: a goddess.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb θεωρέω (theoreo), meaning "to behold" or "to look at."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "thea," the concept of seeing or beholding is often expressed in Hebrew by the verb רָאָה (ra'ah), Strong's Hebrew #7200.

Usage: In the New Testament, the word "thea" is used to describe the act of seeing or the spectacle itself. It conveys the idea of observing something with attention and interest. The term is often used in contexts where the visual experience is significant, emphasizing the importance of what is being seen.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, visual perception was highly valued, and public spectacles were common in social and religious life. The concept of "thea" would have resonated with audiences familiar with theatrical performances, public events, and religious ceremonies, where seeing and being seen were integral to the experience.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
fem. of theos
Definition
a goddess
NASB Translation
goddess (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2299: θεά

θεά, θεᾶς, (feminine of θεός) (from Homer down), a goddess: Acts 19:27, and Rec. also in 35, 37.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
goddess.

Feminine of theos; a female deity -- goddess.

see GREEK theos

Forms and Transliterations
θέαν θεας θεάς θεᾶς θέας θεόν theas theâs
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 19:27 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς μεγάλης θεᾶς Ἀρτέμιδος ἱερὸν
NAS: of the great goddess Artemis
KJV: of the great goddess Diana
INT: of the great goddess Artemis temple

Strong's Greek 2299
1 Occurrence


θεᾶς — 1 Occ.

















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