Strong's Lexicon Beroia: Berea Original Word: Βέροια Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the city of Berea, as it is a specific location mentioned in the New Testament. Usage: Beroia refers to an ancient city in Macedonia, known in the New Testament for its noble-minded inhabitants who received the Gospel with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily. It is mentioned in the context of Paul's missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Berea was a city in the Roman province of Macedonia, located near the modern city of Veria in northern Greece. In the first century, it was a significant urban center with a mixed population of Greeks, Romans, and Jews. The city's synagogue played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity, as it was a place where Paul and Silas preached. The Bereans were noted for their diligence in verifying Paul's teachings against the Hebrew Scriptures, reflecting a culture that valued learning and discernment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Berea, a city of Macedonia NASB Translation Berea (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 960: ΒέροιαΒέροια, Βεροιας, ἡ (also Βερροια (i. e. well-watered)), Beraea, a city of Macedonia, near Pella, at the foot of Mount Bermius: Acts 17:10, 13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Berea. Perhaps a provincial from a derivative of peran (Peroea, i.e. The region beyond the coast-line); Beroea, a place in Macedonia -- Berea. see GREEK peran Forms and Transliterations Βεροια Βεροίᾳ Βεροιαν Βέροιαν Beroia Beroíāi Beroian BéroianLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 17:10 N-AFSGRK: Σίλαν εἰς Βέροιαν οἵτινες παραγενόμενοι NAS: by night to Berea, and when they arrived, KJV: night unto Berea: who coming INT: Silas to Berea who having arrived Acts 17:13 N-DFS Strong's Greek 960 |
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