2179. Ephesinos

Lexicon

Ephesinos: Ephesian

Original Word: Ἐφεσῖνος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Ephesinos
Pronunciation: ef-es-ee-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (ef-es-ee'-nos)
Definition: Ephesian
Meaning: of Ephesus

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Ephesus.

From Ephesos; Ephesine, or situated at Ephesus -- of Ephesus.

see GREEK Ephesos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
variant reading for Ephesos, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2179: Ἐφεσινος

Ἐφεσινος, Ἐφεσινη, Ἐφεσινον, Ephesian: Revelation 2:1 Rec.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Ἔφεσος (Ephesos), the name of the ancient city of Ephesus.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἐφεσῖνος, as it is a term specific to the Greek language and the context of the New Testament. However, the concept of city-specific identity can be seen in various Hebrew terms for inhabitants of particular cities or regions, though these are not directly linked to Ephesus.

Usage: The term Ἐφεσῖνος is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals or things associated with the city of Ephesus. It appears in contexts that describe the identity or origin of people or objects related to this prominent city in Asia Minor.

Context: The term Ἐφεσῖνος is closely associated with the ancient city of Ephesus, a major urban center in the Roman province of Asia, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. Ephesus was renowned for its grand temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The city was a hub of commerce, culture, and religion, making it a significant location in the early Christian era.

In the New Testament, Ephesus is notably mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline Epistles. The Apostle Paul spent considerable time in Ephesus during his missionary journeys, as recorded in Acts 19. The city was a focal point for the spread of Christianity, and Paul addressed one of his epistles to the church there, known as the Epistle to the Ephesians.

The term Ἐφεσῖνος is used in Acts 19:28, 34, and 35, where it describes the citizens of Ephesus who were involved in the uproar against Paul and his companions. The passage highlights the strong civic pride and religious fervor of the Ephesians, particularly in their devotion to Artemis. For example, Acts 19:34 (BSB) states, "But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: 'Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!'"

The identity of being an Ephesian carried significant cultural and religious connotations, as the city was a melting pot of various beliefs and practices. The early Christian community in Ephesus faced challenges from both the local pagan worship and the socio-economic implications of the new faith, as evidenced by the silversmiths' riot in Acts 19.

Englishman's Concordance

εὐχόμεθα — 2 Occ.
Εὐξαίμην — 1 Occ.
εὔχρηστον — 2 Occ.
εὔχρηστος — 1 Occ.
εὐψυχῶ — 1 Occ.
εὐωδία — 1 Occ.
εὐωδίας — 2 Occ.
εὐωνύμων — 7 Occ.
εὐώνυμον — 2 Occ.
ἐφαλόμενος — 1 Occ.
Ἐφεσίων — 3 Occ.
Ἐφέσιοι — 1 Occ.
Ἐφέσιον — 1 Occ.
Ἐφέσῳ — 6 Occ.
Ἔφεσον — 8 Occ.
Ἐφέσου — 2 Occ.
ἐφευρετὰς — 1 Occ.
ἐφημερίας — 2 Occ.
ἐφημέρου — 1 Occ.
ἐφικέσθαι — 1 Occ.