Strong's Lexicon Antiocheus: Antiochian Original Word: Ἀντιοχεύς 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 Originfrom Antiocheia Definition an Antiochian, an inhab. of Antioch NASB Translation Antioch (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 491: ἈντιοχεύςἈντιοχεύς, Ἀντιοχεως, ὁ, 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 AntiochéaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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