491. Antiocheus
Strong's Lexicon
Antiocheus: Antiochian

Original Word: Ἀντιοχεύς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Antiocheus
Pronunciation: an-tee-okh-YOOS
Phonetic Spelling: (an-tee-okh-yoos')
Definition: Antiochian
Meaning: an Antiochian, an inhabitant of Antioch.

Word Origin: Derived from Ἀντιόχεια (Antiocheia), referring to the city of Antioch.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Antiocheus," as it is a Greek term specific to the city of Antioch. However, the concept of cities and their inhabitants can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and peoples.

Usage: The term "Antiocheus" refers to an inhabitant or native of Antioch, a significant city in ancient Syria. In the New Testament, Antioch is notable for being a major center of early Christianity and the location where followers of Jesus were first called "Christians" (Acts 11:26).

Cultural and Historical Background: Antioch was founded near the end of the 4th century BC by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals. It became a major center of Hellenistic culture and later a significant city in the Roman Empire. By the time of the New Testament, Antioch was a cosmopolitan city with a diverse population, including a substantial Jewish community. It played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity, serving as a base for missionary journeys and theological development.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Antiocheia
Definition
an Antiochian, an inhab. of Antioch
NASB Translation
Antioch (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 491: Ἀντιοχεύς

Ἀντιοχεύς, Ἀντιοχεως, , an Antiochian, a native of Antioch: Acts 6:5.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Antioch.

From Antiocheia; an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia -- of Antioch.

see GREEK Antiocheia

Forms and Transliterations
Αντιοχεα Ἀντιοχέα Antiochea Antiochéa
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 6:5 N-AMS
GRK: Νικόλαον προσήλυτον Ἀντιοχέα
NAS: and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch.
KJV: Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
INT: Nicolas a convert of Antioch

Strong's Greek 491
1 Occurrence


Ἀντιοχέα — 1 Occ.

















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