Strong's Lexicon Apollónia: Apollonia Original Word: Ἀπολλωνία Word Origin: Derived from the name of the Greek god Apollo, reflecting the Hellenistic influence in the region. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Apollonia, as it is a Greek city name. However, the concept of cities and travel can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and roads. Usage: Apollonia is a city mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the context of Paul's missionary journeys. It is noted as a location that Paul and his companions passed through on their way from Philippi to Thessalonica. Cultural and Historical Background: Apollonia was a city in the Roman province of Macedonia, located on the Via Egnatia, a major Roman road that connected the Adriatic Sea to Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul). The city was named after the Greek god Apollo, indicating the prevalent Greek cultural and religious influences in the area. As a stop on the Via Egnatia, Apollonia was a significant waypoint for travelers and traders, contributing to its economic and strategic importance in the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Apollón (name of the Gr. god Apollo) Definition Apollonia, a city in Macedonia NASB Translation Apollonia (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 624: ἈπολλωνίαἈπολλωνία, Ἀπολλωνιας, ἡ, Apollonia, a maritime city of Macedonia, about a day's journey (according to the Antonine Itinerary 32 Roman miles) from Amphipolis, through which Paul passed on his way to Thessalonica (36 miles further): Acts 17:1. (See B. D. under the word.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Apollonia. From the pagan deity Apollon (i.e. The sun; from apollumi); Apollonia, a place in Macedonia -- Apollonia. see GREEK apollumi Forms and Transliterations Απολλωνιαν Ἀπολλωνίαν Apollonian Apollonían Apollōnian ApollōníanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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