2482. Italia
Strong's Lexicon
Italia: Italy

Original Word: Ἰταλία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Italia
Pronunciation: ee-tal-EE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-tal-ee'-ah)
Definition: Italy
Meaning: Italy.

Word Origin: Derived from Latin Italia

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Italia" as it is a proper noun specific to the Greco-Roman world.

Usage: In the New Testament, "Italia" refers to the geographical region known today as Italy. It is mentioned in the context of the Apostle Paul's travels and the spread of early Christianity. The term is used to denote the Roman province that was central to the Roman Empire, which played a significant role in the historical and cultural backdrop of the New Testament.

Cultural and Historical Background: Italy, during the time of the New Testament, was the heart of the Roman Empire, encompassing the city of Rome, which was the epicenter of political power, culture, and commerce. The region was known for its advanced infrastructure, including roads and aqueducts, which facilitated travel and communication. The presence of a diverse population and the Pax Romana (Roman Peace) allowed for the relatively safe spread of the Gospel. Italy's influence extended throughout the Mediterranean, making it a strategic location for the early Christian mission.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Italy, a region of western Europe
NASB Translation
Italy (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2482: Ἰταλία

Ἰταλία, Ἰταλίας, , Italy: Acts 18:2; Acts 27:1, 6; Hebrews 13:24.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Italy.

Probably of foreign origin; Italia, a region of Europe -- Italy.

Forms and Transliterations
Ιταλιαν Ἰταλίαν Ιταλιας Ἰταλίας Italian Italían Italias Italías
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 18:2 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς Ἰταλίας καὶ Πρίσκιλλαν
NAS: come from Italy with his wife
KJV: come from Italy, with his
INT: from Italy and Priscilla

Acts 27:1 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἰταλίαν παρεδίδουν τόν
NAS: that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver
KJV: into Italy, they delivered
INT: to Italy they delivered

Acts 27:6 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἰταλίαν ἐνεβίβασεν ἡμᾶς
NAS: sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard
KJV: sailing into Italy; and he put us
INT: to Italy he caused to enter us

Hebrews 13:24 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς Ἰταλίας
NAS: Those from Italy greet
KJV: the saints. They of Italy salute you.
INT: from Italy

Strong's Greek 2482
4 Occurrences


Ἰταλίαν — 2 Occ.
Ἰταλίας — 2 Occ.

















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