2437. Illurikon
Strong's Lexicon
Illurikon: Illyricum

Original Word: Ἰλλυρικόν
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: Illurikon
Pronunciation: il-loo-ree-KON
Phonetic Spelling: (il-loo-ree-kon')
Definition: Illyricum
Meaning: Illyricum, a Roman province, afterwards called Dalmatia, bounded by Pannonia on the north, Macedonia on the south, Moesia on the east, and the Adriatic Sea on the west.

Word Origin: Derived from the region name Ἰλλυρία (Illyria), referring to a geographical area in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Illyricum, as it is a specific geographical term related to the Greco-Roman world.

Usage: Illyricum refers to a Roman province located in the western Balkans, which is mentioned in the New Testament as part of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys. It signifies the extent of Paul's evangelistic efforts, highlighting the spread of the Gospel to the Gentile regions.

Cultural and Historical Background: Illyricum was a significant Roman province during the time of the New Testament, encompassing parts of modern-day Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It was known for its diverse population and strategic location along the Adriatic Sea, serving as a crucial link between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. The region was a melting pot of cultures and languages, making it a challenging yet vital area for early Christian mission work.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Illyricum, a region adjacent to the Adriatic Sea
NASB Translation
Illyricum (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2437: Ἰλλυρικόν

Ἰλλυρικόν, Ἰλλυρικοῦ, τό, Illyricum, a region lying between Italy, Germany, Macedonia and Thrace, having on one side the Adriatic Sea, and on the other the Danube: Romans 15:19 (cf. B. D. American edition).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Illyricum.

Neuter of an adjective from a name of uncertain derivation: (the) Illyrican (shore), i.e. (as a name itself) Illyricum, a region of Europe -- Illyricum.

Forms and Transliterations
Ιλλυρικου Ἰλλυρικοῦ ιλύν ιλύος Illurikou Illyrikou Illyrikoû
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 15:19 N-GNS
GRK: μέχρι τοῦ Ἰλλυρικοῦ πεπληρωκέναι τὸ
NAS: as far as Illyricum I have fully preached
KJV: unto Illyricum, I
INT: unto Illyricum to have fully preached the

Strong's Greek 2437
1 Occurrence


Ἰλλυρικοῦ — 1 Occ.

















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