Strong's Lexicon Kuréné: Cyrene Original Word: Κυρήνη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name for the city of Cyrene, an ancient Greek colony in present-day Libya. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Cyrene, as it is a Greek city. However, the Jewish presence in Cyrene is noted in historical texts, and the city is indirectly related to the Jewish diaspora. Usage: Kuréné refers to the city of Cyrene, a prominent Greek city in North Africa. In the New Testament, it is mentioned in the context of individuals from Cyrene who were present in Jerusalem or involved in early Christian activities. Cultural and Historical Background: Cyrene was a significant city in the region of Cyrenaica, known for its Greek culture and influence. It was a center of commerce and learning, with a large Jewish population. The city played a role in the spread of Hellenistic culture and later became part of the Roman Empire. Cyrene's Jewish community was influential, and many Jews from Cyrene traveled to Jerusalem, especially during major feasts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Cyrene, a city in N. Africa NASB Translation Cyrene (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2957: ΚυρήνηΚυρήνη, Κυρηνης, ἡ, Cyrene, a large and very flourishing city of Libya Cyrenaica or Pentapolitana, about 11 Roman miles from the sea. Among its inhabitants were great numbers of Jews, whom Ptolemy I. had brought thither, and invested with the rights of citizens: Acts 2:10. (BB. DD., under the word). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cyrene. Of uncertain derivation; Cyrene, a region of Africa -- Cyrene. Forms and Transliterations Κυρηνην Κυρήνην Kurenen Kurēnēn Kyrenen Kyrēnēn Kyrḗnen KyrḗnēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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