Original Word: Λύστρα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: Lustra
Pronunciation: LOO-strah
Phonetic Spelling: (loos'-trah)
Definition: Lystra, a Lycaonian city in the southern part of the Roman province Galatia.
Meaning: Lystra was an ancient city located in the region of Lycaonia in Asia Minor, which is present-day Turkey. It is noted in the New Testament as a place where the Apostle Paul preached the Gospel.

Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Λύστρα, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific geographical location in the New Testament context.

Usage: The term Λύστρα appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles, as a location visited by Paul during his missionary journeys.

Context: Lystra was a city in the Roman province of Galatia, situated in the region of Lycaonia. It is mentioned in the New Testament as a significant site in the early Christian missionary efforts. The Apostle Paul visited Lystra during his first missionary journey, as recorded in Acts 14:6-20. In Lystra, Paul and Barnabas were initially received with enthusiasm, and the locals even attempted to offer sacrifices to them, mistaking them for gods (Acts 14:11-13, BSB). However, the mood quickly turned, and Paul was stoned and left for dead outside the city (Acts 14:19, BSB). Despite this, Paul returned to Lystra on his second missionary journey, where he met Timothy, a young disciple who would become a close companion and co-worker in the ministry (Acts 16:1-3, BSB). Lystra is significant in the New Testament narrative as a place where the Gospel was preached amidst both acceptance and persecution, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of early Christian evangelism.

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Lystra, a city of Lycaonia
NASB Translation
Lystra (6).

STRONGS NT 3082: Λύστρα

Λύστρα, Λυστρας, ἡ, and (in Acts 14:8; Acts 16:2; 2 Timothy 3:11) Λυστρων, τά (see Λύδδα), Lystra, a city of Lycaonia: Acts 14:6, 8, 21; Acts 16:1; 2 Timothy 3:11. (Cf. references in Lightfoot on Colossians, p. 1.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lystra.

Of uncertain origin; Lystra, a place in Asia Minor -- Lystra.

Forms and Transliterations

Λυστραν Λύστραν Λυστροις Λύστροις Lustran Lustrois Lystran Lýstran Lystrois Lýstrois

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