◄ 117. Athénaios ►
Strong's Lexicon Athénaios: Athenian Original Word: Ἀθηναῖος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Athénaios Pronunciation: ath-ay'-nah-yos Phonetic Spelling: (ath-ay-nah'-yos) Definition: Athenian, belonging to Athens. Meaning: An Athenian; pertaining to Athens, the capital city of Greece, known for its rich cultural and intellectual history. Word Origin: Derived from Ἀθῆναι (Athēnai), the Greek name for the city of Athens. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἀθηναῖος, as it specifically refers to a Greek city and its inhabitants. However, the concept of a city and its people can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and their residents, though none directly correspond to Athens or Athenians. Usage: The term Ἀθηναῖος is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from Athens. It appears in the context of describing people who are native to or residing in Athens. Context: The term Ἀθηναῖος is found in the New Testament in the Book of Acts. Athens, the city from which the term is derived, was a prominent city in ancient Greece, renowned for its philosophical schools, art, and architecture. It was a center of learning and culture during the classical period and continued to hold significance during the Roman era. In Acts 17:21, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) states: "Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas." This passage highlights the Athenians' reputation for intellectual curiosity and their engagement with new philosophies and teachings. The Apostle Paul visited Athens and addressed the people at the Areopagus, engaging with their philosophical interests and presenting the message of the Gospel. The Athenians were known for their pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, often engaging in discussions and debates about various philosophical and religious ideas. This cultural backdrop provides context for Paul's discourse in Athens, where he sought to connect with the Athenians' intellectual pursuits while introducing them to the truth of the Christian faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from Athénai Definition Athenian NASB Translation Athenians (1), Athens (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 117: Ἀθηναῖος Ἀθηναῖος, , , Athenian: Acts 17:21f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Athenian. From Athenai; an Athenoean or inhabitant of Athenae -- Athenian. see GREEK Athenai Forms and Transliterations Αθηναιοι Ἀθηναῖοι Athenaioi Athenaîoi Athēnaioi Athēnaîoi Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 17:21 Adj-NMP GRK: Ἀθηναῖοι δὲ πάντες NAS: all the Athenians and the strangers KJV: (For all the Athenians and strangers INT: Athenians moreover all Acts 17:22 Adj-VMP GRK: ἔφη Ἄνδρες Ἀθηναῖοι κατὰ πάντα NAS: Men of Athens, I observe KJV: [Ye] men of Athens, I perceive INT: said Men Athenians in all things Strong's Greek 117 2 Occurrences Ἀθηναῖοι — 2 Occ.