2791. Kilikia

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Kilikia: Cilicia

Original Word: Κιλικία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Kilikia
Pronunciation: kee-lee-KEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (kil-ik-ee'-ah)
Definition: Cilicia
Meaning: Cilicia, a Roman province between the Taurus range of mountains and the coast in the south-east corner of Asia Minor, linked up with the province of Syria.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Cilicia.

Probably of foreign origin; Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor -- Cilicia.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Cilicia, a province of Asia Minor
NASB Translation
Cilicia (8).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2791: Κιλικία

Κιλικία, Κιλικίας, ἡ, Cilicia, a province of Asia Minor, bounded on the north by Cappadocia, Lyesonia and Isauria, on the south by the Mediterranean, on the east by Syria, and on the west by Pamphylia. Its capital, Tarsus, was the birthplace of Paul: Acts 6:9; Acts 15:23, 41; Acts 21:39; Acts 22:3; Acts 23:34; Acts 27:5; Galatians 1:21. (Cf. Conybeare and Howson, St. Paul, i., 19ff; Lewin, St. Paul, i., 78f.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the ancient region name Κιλικία, referring to the historical region in southeastern Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Κιλικία, as it is a specific geographical term referring to a region outside of the traditional Hebrew-speaking areas. However, the concept of regions and provinces can be related to various Hebrew terms for lands and territories, such as אֶרֶץ (erets, Strong's H776) meaning "land" or "earth."

Usage: The term Κιλικία is used in the New Testament to refer to the geographical region of Cilicia. It appears in contexts related to the travels and background of the Apostle Paul.

Context: Cilicia was a prominent region in the southeastern part of Asia Minor, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Taurus Mountains to the north. It was known for its fertile plains and strategic location, serving as a crossroads for various cultures and trade routes. The region was incorporated into the Roman Empire as a province and played a significant role in early Christian history.

The most notable biblical reference to Cilicia is its association with the Apostle Paul, who was born in Tarsus, a major city of Cilicia. In Acts 21:39, Paul identifies himself as "a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city." This highlights the importance of Cilicia as a center of learning and culture during the Roman period.

Cilicia is mentioned in several passages in the New Testament, often in the context of Paul's missionary journeys. In Acts 15:23, the apostles and elders in Jerusalem send a letter to the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia, addressing the issue of circumcision and the observance of the Mosaic Law. This indicates the presence of early Christian communities in the region.

Additionally, in Acts 15:41, Paul travels through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. This suggests that Cilicia was an integral part of the early Christian mission and the spread of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

Κιλικιαν Κιλικίαν Κιλικιας Κιλικίας Kilikian Kilikían Kilikias Kilikías

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 6:9 N-GFS
GRK: τῶν ἀπὸ Κιλικίας καὶ Ἀσίας
NAS: and some from Cilicia and Asia,
KJV: and of them of Cilicia and of Asia,
INT: of those from Cilicia and Asia

Acts 15:23 N-AFS
GRK: Συρίαν καὶ Κιλικίαν ἀδελφοῖς τοῖς
NAS: and Syria and Cilicia who
KJV: Syria and Cilicia:
INT: Syria and Cilicia brothers

Acts 15:41 N-AFS
GRK: καὶ τὴν Κιλικίαν ἐπιστηρίζων τὰς
NAS: Syria and Cilicia, strengthening
KJV: and Cilicia, confirming
INT: and Cilicia strengthening the

Acts 21:39 N-GFS
GRK: Ταρσεὺς τῆς Κιλικίας οὐκ ἀσήμου
NAS: of Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen
KJV: of Tarsus, [a city] in Cilicia, a citizen
INT: of Tarsus of Cilicia not [of an] insignificant

Acts 22:3 N-GFS
GRK: Ταρσῷ τῆς Κιλικίας ἀνατεθραμμένος δὲ
NAS: in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought
KJV: Tarsus, [a city] in Cilicia, yet
INT: Tarsus of Cilicia brought up moreover

Acts 23:34 N-GFS
GRK: ὅτι ἀπὸ Κιλικίας
NAS: he was, and when he learned that he was from Cilicia,
KJV: that [he was] of Cilicia;
INT: that from Cilicia [he is]

Acts 27:5 N-AFS
GRK: κατὰ τὴν Κιλικίαν καὶ Παμφυλίαν
NAS: along the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia,
KJV: the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia,
INT: along Cilicia and Pamphylia

Galatians 1:21 N-GFS
GRK: καὶ τῆς Κιλικίας
NAS: into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.
KJV: of Syria and Cilicia;
INT: and Cilicia

Strong's Greek 2791
8 Occurrences

Κιλικίαν — 3 Occ.
Κιλικίας — 5 Occ.