Strong's Lexicon entopios: Native, local, belonging to a place Original Word: ἐντόπιος Word Origin: Derived from ἐν (en, "in") and τόπος (topos, "place") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "entopios," the concept of being native or belonging to a place can be seen in terms like תּוֹשָׁב (toshav, "sojourner" or "resident alien") and יָשַׁב (yashav, "to dwell" or "to inhabit"). Usage: The term "entopios" is used to describe something or someone that is native or belonging to a particular place. It conveys the idea of being indigenous or originating from a specific location. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to people who are from a particular region or area. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, identity and social status were often closely tied to one's place of origin. Being "entopios" could imply a sense of belonging and familiarity with local customs, traditions, and social networks. This concept was significant in a time when travel was limited and communities were more insular. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and topos Definition of a place, a resident NASB Translation local residents (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1786: ἐντόπιοςἐντόπιος, ἐντοπιον (τόπος), a dweller in a place; a resident or native of a place: Acts 21:12. (Sophocles (?), Plato, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance localFrom en and topos; a resident -- of that place. see GREEK en see GREEK topos Forms and Transliterations εντοπιοι εντόπιοι ἐντόπιοι entopioi entópioiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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