Strong's Lexicon Suria: Syria Original Word: Συρία Word Origin: Derived from the ancient name for the region, likely related to the Assyrian Empire. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Suria," the region is often associated with Aram (אֲרָם, Strong's Hebrew 758), which refers to the Aramean people and territories, including parts of modern-day Syria. Usage: In the New Testament, "Suria" refers to the region north of Israel, known as Syria. It was a significant province of the Roman Empire during the time of Jesus and the early church. The term is used to describe the geographical area and its people. Cultural and Historical Background: Syria was a major center of trade and culture in the ancient Near East. It was home to a diverse population, including Jews, Greeks, Romans, and various Semitic peoples. The region played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity, as it was one of the first areas outside of Israel where the Gospel was preached. Antioch, a city in Syria, became a pivotal center for early Christian missionary activity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin, perhaps related to Tsor Definition Syria, a region N. and E. of Pal. NASB Translation Syria (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4947: ΣυρίαΣυρία, Συρίας, ἡ, Syria; in the N. T. a region of Asia, bounded on the north by the Taurus and Amanus ranges, on the east by the Euphrates and Arabia, on the south by Palestine, and on the west by Phoenicia and the Mediterranean (cf. BB. DD. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Syria. Probably of Hebrew origin (Tsor); Syria (i.e. Tsyria or Tyre), a region of Asia -- Syria. see HEBREW Tsor Forms and Transliterations εσύρισαν Συριαν Συρίαν Συριας Συρίας σύριγγός σύριγμα συριγμόν συριγμός συριγμούς συριεί συρίζοντος συρισμόν Surian Surias Syrian Syrían Syrias SyríasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 4:24 N-AFSGRK: ὅλην τὴν Συρίαν καὶ προσήνεγκαν NAS: all Syria; and they brought KJV: throughout all Syria: and they brought INT: all Syria And they brought Luke 2:2 N-GFS Acts 15:23 N-AFS Acts 15:41 N-AFS Acts 18:18 N-AFS Acts 20:3 N-AFS Acts 21:3 N-AFS Galatians 1:21 N-GFS Strong's Greek 4947 |
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