Strong's Lexicon Thessalonikeus: Thessalonian Original Word: Θεσσαλονικεύς Word Origin: Derived from Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessalonike), the name of a city in Macedonia. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Thessalonikeus," as it is a specific term related to a Greek city. However, the concept of identifying individuals by their city of origin is seen in various Hebrew terms for inhabitants of specific locations. Usage: The term "Thessalonikeus" refers to an inhabitant or native of Thessalonica, a prominent city in ancient Macedonia. In the New Testament, it is used to identify individuals from this city, particularly in the context of the early Christian church. Cultural and Historical Background: Thessalonica was a major city in Macedonia, strategically located on the Via Egnatia, a key Roman road. It was a bustling hub of trade and culture, with a diverse population including Greeks, Romans, and Jews. The Apostle Paul visited Thessalonica during his second missionary journey, as recorded in Acts 17, and established a church there. The city played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Thessaloniké Definition a Thessalonian NASB Translation Thessalonians (3), Thessalonica (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2331: ΘεσσαλονικεύςΘεσσαλονικεύς, Θεσσαλονικέως, ὁ, a Thessalonian: Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Thessalonian. From Thessalonike; a Thessalonican, i.e. Inhabitant of Thessalonice -- Thessalonian. see GREEK Thessalonike Forms and Transliterations Θεσσαλονικεων Θεσσαλονικέων Θεσσαλονικεως Θεσσαλονικέως Thessalonikeon Thessalonikeōn Thessalonikéon Thessalonikéōn Thessalonikeos Thessalonikeōs Thessalonikéos ThessalonikéōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 20:4 N-GMPGRK: Πύρρου Βεροιαῖος Θεσσαλονικέων δὲ Ἀρίσταρχος NAS: and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius KJV: and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus INT: Pyrrhus a Berean of thessalonians moreover Aristarchus Acts 27:2 N-GMS 1 Thessalonians 1:1 N-GMP 2 Thessalonians 1:1 N-GMP Strong's Greek 2331 |