Strong's Lexicon Nea Polis: New City Original Word: Νέα Πόλις Word Origin: From Greek νέος (neos, meaning "new") and πόλις (polis, meaning "city") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Nea Polis, as it is a Greek term referring to a specific location in the New Testament context. Usage: Nea Polis, meaning "New City," is a term used to refer to a specific location mentioned in the New Testament. It is a proper noun used to identify a geographical location rather than a concept or idea. Cultural and Historical Background: Nea Polis, or Neapolis, was an ancient city located in the region of Macedonia. It served as a port city on the Aegean Sea and was an important hub for trade and travel during the Roman Empire. Neapolis was the first European city where the Apostle Paul set foot during his missionary journeys, marking the beginning of the spread of Christianity into Europe. The city was strategically significant due to its location on the Via Egnatia, a major Roman road that facilitated travel and communication across the empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee neos, and polis Definition Neapolis, a city of Macedonia NASB Translation Neapolis (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3496: ΝεάπολιςΝεάπολις, Νεαπολισεως, ἡ, Neapoils,. a maritime city of Macedonia, on the gulf of Strymon, having a port (cf. Lewin, St. Paul, 1:203 n.) and colonized by Chalcidians (see B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Neapolis. From neos and polis; new town; Neapolis, a place in Macedonia -- Neapolis. see GREEK neos see GREEK polis Forms and Transliterations νέβελ νεβροί νεβρώ νεελάσσαLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ναῦν — 1 Occ.ναῦται — 2 Occ. ναυτῶν — 1 Occ. Ναχώρ — 1 Occ. νεανίαν — 1 Occ. νεανίας — 1 Occ. νεανίου — 1 Occ. Νεανίσκε — 1 Occ. νεανίσκοι — 4 Occ. νεανίσκον — 3 Occ. Ναιμὰν — 1 Occ. νεκρά — 3 Occ. νεκράν — 1 Occ. νεκρῶν — 78 Occ. νεκροὶ — 14 Occ. νεκροῖς — 2 Occ. νεκρόν — 3 Occ. νεκρὸς — 9 Occ. νεκροῦ — 1 Occ. νεκροὺς — 19 Occ. |