Strong's Lexicon trietia: Three years Original Word: τριετία Word Origin: From the Greek words τρεῖς (treis, meaning "three") and ἔτος (etos, meaning "year"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "trietia," the concept of a three-year period can be related to various Hebrew terms for time, such as שָׁנָה (shanah, meaning "year"). Usage: The term "trietia" refers to a period of three years. It is used in the New Testament to denote a specific duration of time, often in the context of ministry or significant events. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, time was often measured in terms of significant periods, such as days, months, and years. The concept of a three-year period was significant in both Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, often marking a complete cycle or a time of preparation and fulfillment. In the context of the early Christian church, a three-year period could signify a time of teaching, growth, or transition. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom treis and etos Definition a period of three years NASB Translation period of three years (1), three years (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5148: τριετίατριετία, τριετιας, ἡ (τρεῖς and ἔτος), a space of three years: Acts 20:31. (Theophrastus, Plutarch, Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 4, 1; others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance three years. From a compound of treis and etos; a three years' period (triennium) -- space of three years. see GREEK treis see GREEK etos Forms and Transliterations τριετιαν τριετίαν τριετίζοντα τριετίζοντι τριετίζουσαν trietian trietíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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