1153. Damaskénos

Lexicon

Damaskénos: Damascene, of Damascus

Original Word: Δαμασκηνός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Damaskénos
Pronunciation: dah-mas-KAY-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (dam-as-kay-nos')
Definition: Damascene, of Damascus
Meaning: a Damascene, an inhabitant of Damascus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Damascene.

From Damaskos; a Damascene or inhabitant of Damascus -- Damascene.

see GREEK Damaskos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Damaskos
Definition
of Damascus
NASB Translation
Damascenes (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1153: Δαμασκηνός

Δαμασκηνός, Δαμασκηνή, Δαμασκηνον, of Damascus, Damascene; substantively οἱ Δαμασκηνοι: 2 Corinthians 11:32.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From Δαμασκός (Damaskos), meaning "Damascus."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term Δαμασκηνός does not have a direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, as it specifically refers to a person from Damascus. However, the city of Damascus itself is referenced in the Hebrew Bible, and the corresponding Strong's Hebrew entry for Damascus is:

- H1834 דַּמֶּשֶׂק (Dammeseq) • Damascus

This Hebrew term is used throughout the Old Testament to refer to the city, which played a significant role in the history of Israel and its neighboring nations.

Usage: The term Δαμασκηνός is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from the city of Damascus, a significant city in ancient Syria.

Context: Δαμασκηνός (Damaskēnos) appears in the New Testament in the context of identifying individuals associated with the city of Damascus. Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and held considerable importance in biblical history. It was a major cultural and commercial center in the ancient Near East.

In the New Testament, the term is used to describe Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, who played a crucial role in the conversion of Saul (later Paul) as recorded in the Book of Acts. Ananias is described as a "devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there" (Acts 22:12, BSB). This highlights the presence of a Jewish community in Damascus and the integration of early Christians within it.

The city of Damascus is also significant in the narrative of Paul's conversion. On the road to Damascus, Saul encountered the risen Christ, leading to his dramatic transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a devoted apostle of Jesus Christ. This event is pivotal in the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities and into the Gentile world.

The term Δαμασκηνός underscores the geographical and cultural context of early Christian history, illustrating the diverse backgrounds of the early followers of Jesus and the widespread reach of the Gospel message.

Forms and Transliterations

Δαμασκηνων Δαμασκηνῶν Damaskenon Damaskenôn Damaskēnōn Damaskēnō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 11:32 Adj-GMP
GRK: τὴν πόλιν Δαμασκηνῶν πιάσαι με
NAS: the city of the Damascenes in order to seize
KJV: the city of the Damascenes with a garrison,
INT: the city of the Damascenes to seize me

Strong's Greek 1153
1 Occurrence

Δαμασκηνῶν — 1 Occ.