4193. Pontikos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Pontikos: Pontic, of or belonging to Pontus

Original Word: Ποντικός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Pontikos
Pronunciation: pon-tee-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (pon-tik-os')
Definition: Pontic, of or belonging to Pontus
Meaning: belonging to Pontus.

Word Origin: Derived from Πόντος (Pontos), referring to the region of Pontus in Asia Minor.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Pontikos," as it is a term specific to the Greek language and the geographical context of the New Testament.

Usage: The term "Pontikos" is used to describe something or someone originating from the region of Pontus. In the New Testament, it is used to identify individuals from this geographical area.

Cultural and Historical Background: Pontus was a region located in the northeastern part of Asia Minor, along the southern coast of the Black Sea. It was known for its diverse population and strategic importance due to its location. During the Hellenistic period and the Roman Empire, Pontus was a significant center of trade and cultural exchange. The region is mentioned in the New Testament in the context of the early Christian church, highlighting its role in the spread of Christianity.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Pontos
Definition
of Pontus
NASB Translation
Pontus (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4193: Ποντικός

Ποντικός, Ποντικη, Ποντικόν (Πόντος, which see), belonging to Pontus, born in Pontus: Acts 18:2. ((Herodotus, others.))

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
born in Pontus.

From Pontos; a Pontican, i.e. Native of Pontus -- born in Pontus.

see GREEK Pontos

Forms and Transliterations
Ποντικον Ποντικὸν Pontikon Pontikòn
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 18:2 Adj-AMS
GRK: ὀνόματι Ἀκύλαν Ποντικὸν τῷ γένει
NAS: a native of Pontus, having recently
KJV: Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come
INT: by name Aquila of Pontus by race

Strong's Greek 4193
1 Occurrence


Ποντικὸν — 1 Occ.

















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