Berean Strong's Lexicon Spania: Spain Original Word: Σπανία Word Origin: Derived from Latin "Hispania," referring to the Iberian Peninsula, which includes modern-day Spain and Portugal. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Spania" as it is a specific geographical term related to the Roman Empire's western territories. Usage: In the New Testament, "Spania" refers to the geographical region known as Spain. It is mentioned in the context of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys and his desire to spread the Gospel to the westernmost parts of the Roman Empire. Cultural and Historical Background: During the first century, Spain was a part of the Roman Empire, known for its wealth and resources. It was a significant region for trade and cultural exchange. The mention of Spain in the New Testament highlights the early Christian mission's reach and the apostolic ambition to fulfill the Great Commission by spreading the Gospel to the ends of the known world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition Spain, a peninsula of S.W. Europe NASB Translation Spain (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4681: ΣπανίαΣπανία, Σπανίας, ἡ, Spain, in the apostolic age the whole peninsula south of the Pyrenees: Romans 15:24, 28. ((Winer's Grammar, 25); the more common Greek form is Ἰσπανια, 1 Macc. 8:3 (apparently the Phoenician or Latin name for Ἰβηρια; cf. Pape, Eigennamen, under the words).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Spain. Probably of foreign origin; Spania, a region of Europe -- Spain. Forms and Transliterations εσπανισμένους Σπανιαν Σπανίαν σπανίζεται σπάνιον Spanian SpaníanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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