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Hierapolis: Hierapolis

Original Word: Ἱεράπολις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Hierapolis
Pronunciation: hē-eh-RAP-oh-lis
Phonetic Spelling: (hee-er-ap'-ol-is)
Definition: Hierapolis
Meaning: Hierapolis, a city of the Lycus valley in Phrygia, near Laodicea and Colossae.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hierapolis.

From hieros and polis; holy city; Hierapolis, a place in Asia Minor -- Hierapolis.

see GREEK hieros

see GREEK polis

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from hieros and polis
Definition
Hierapolis, a city in Asia
NASB Translation
Hierapolis (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2404: Ἱεράπολις

Ἱεράπολις (WH ἱερά Πόλις; cf. Buttmann, 74; Lob. ad Phryn. 604f), ἱερεαπολεως, ἡ, Hierapolis, a city of Greater Phrygia, near the river Maeander (or rather, near the Lycus a few miles above its junction with the Maeander), not far from Colossae and Laodicea, now Pambuck Kulasi (for references see Lightfoot on Col., p. 1f; B. D. American edition, under the word): Colossians 4:13.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἱερός (hieros), meaning "sacred" or "holy," and πόλις (polis), meaning "city."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἱεράπολις, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific Greek city. However, the concept of a "holy city" can be related to Hebrew terms such as קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh, Strong's H6918) for "holy" and עִיר (ir, Strong's H5892) for "city."

Usage: The term Ἱεράπολις is used in the New Testament to refer to a city in the region of Phrygia, known for its hot springs and religious significance.

Context: Hierapolis was an ancient city located in the region of Phrygia, near the modern-day city of Pamukkale in Turkey. It was renowned for its hot springs, which were believed to have healing properties, and for its religious significance, being a center of pagan worship. The city was part of a tri-city area along with Laodicea and Colossae.

In the New Testament, Hierapolis is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church. The Apostle Paul references the city in his letter to the Colossians, indicating that it was a place where the Christian message had spread. In Colossians 4:13 (BSB), Paul writes, "For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis." This suggests that there was a Christian community in Hierapolis, and it was part of the network of churches in the region.

The city's religious landscape was diverse, with a mix of pagan temples and, later, Christian influence. Hierapolis was also known for its necropolis, one of the largest in the ancient world, which reflects its status as a significant cultural and religious center.

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