1190. Derbaios

Lexicon

Derbaios: Derbean

Original Word: Δερβαῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Derbaios
Pronunciation: der-BYE-os
Phonetic Spelling: (der-bah'-ee-os)
Definition: Derbean
Meaning: Derbean, belonging to Derbe.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Derbe.

From Derbe; a Derb?An or inhabitant of Derbe -- of Derbe.

see GREEK Derbe

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1190: Δερβαῖος

Δερβαῖος, Δερβαιου, ὁ, of Derbe, a native of Derbe: Acts 20:4.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Δέρβη (Derbē), a city in the region of Lycaonia in Asia Minor.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Δερβαῖος, as it is a term specific to the Greek New Testament and refers to a geographical location and its inhabitants in the context of the early Christian mission.

Usage: The term Δερβαῖος is used to describe someone from the city of Derbe. It is specifically used in the context of the New Testament to identify individuals associated with this city.

Context: • Historical Context: Derbe was an ancient city located in the southeastern part of the region of Lycaonia, which is in present-day Turkey. It was a significant city during the time of the Apostle Paul and was part of the Roman province of Galatia.
• Biblical Significance: Derbe is mentioned in the New Testament as a place visited by Paul during his missionary journeys. It was a city where Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel and made disciples. The city is noted for its positive reception of the message of Christ, contrasting with the opposition faced in other cities.
• Scriptural References: In Acts 14:20-21, Paul and Barnabas visit Derbe after being persecuted in Lystra. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) states: "But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples."
• Cultural and Theological Insights: The mention of Derbe highlights the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish regions into Gentile territories. The successful mission in Derbe exemplifies the early church's commitment to evangelism and the establishment of Christian communities in diverse cultural settings.

Forms and Transliterations

Δερβαιος Δερβαῖος Derbaios Derbaîos

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 20:4 Adj-NMS
GRK: καὶ Γαῖος Δερβαῖος καὶ Τιμόθεος
NAS: and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy,
KJV: and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus;
INT: and Gaius of Derbe and Timothy

Strong's Greek 1190
1 Occurrence

Δερβαῖος — 1 Occ.