Strong's Lexicon Damaskénos: Damascene, of Damascus Original Word: Δαμασκηνός Word Origin: Derived from Δαμασκός (Damaskos), meaning "Damascus" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Damaskénos," the city of Damascus is referred to in the Old Testament with the Hebrew word דַּמֶּשֶׂק (Dammeseq), Strong's Hebrew #1834. Usage: The term "Damaskénos" is used to describe someone or something originating from Damascus, the ancient city that is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In the New Testament, it is used to refer to people or things associated with Damascus. Cultural and Historical Background: Damascus was a significant city in ancient Syria, known for its strategic location and cultural influence. It was a center of trade and commerce, connecting various civilizations. In biblical times, Damascus was a prominent city in the Aramean kingdom and later became part of the Roman Empire. The city is notably mentioned in the context of the Apostle Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus, a pivotal event in Christian history. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Damaskos Definition of Damascus NASB Translation Damascenes (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1153: ΔαμασκηνόςΔαμασκηνός, Δαμασκηνή, Δαμασκηνον, of Damascus, Damascene; substantively οἱ Δαμασκηνοι: 2 Corinthians 11:32. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Damascene. From Damaskos; a Damascene or inhabitant of Damascus -- Damascene. see GREEK Damaskos Forms and Transliterations Δαμασκηνων Δαμασκηνῶν Damaskenon Damaskenôn Damaskēnōn Damaskēnō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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