2437. Illurikon

Lexicon

Illurikon: Illyricum

Original Word: Ἰλλυρικόν
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: Illurikon
Pronunciation: il-loo-ree-KON
Phonetic Spelling: (il-loo-ree-kon')
Definition: Illyricum
Meaning: Illyricum, a Roman province, afterwards called Dalmatia, bounded by Pannonia on the north, Macedonia on the south, Moesia on the east, and the Adriatic Sea on the west.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Illyricum.

Neuter of an adjective from a name of uncertain derivation: (the) Illyrican (shore), i.e. (as a name itself) Illyricum, a region of Europe -- Illyricum.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Illyricum, a region adjacent to the Adriatic Sea
NASB Translation
Illyricum (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2437: Ἰλλυρικόν

Ἰλλυρικόν, Ἰλλυρικοῦ, τό, Illyricum, a region lying between Italy, Germany, Macedonia and Thrace, having on one side the Adriatic Sea, and on the other the Danube: Romans 15:19 (cf. B. D. American edition).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the name of the region Ἰλλυρία (Illyria), which was located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἰλλυρικόν, as it is a specific geographical term related to a region outside the traditional Hebrew-speaking areas. However, the concept of regions and territories in the context of spreading the faith can be related to various Hebrew terms for lands and nations, such as אֶרֶץ (erets, Strong's H776) meaning "land" or "earth."

Usage: The term Ἰλλυρικόν is used in the New Testament to refer to the region of Illyricum. It appears in the context of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys.

Context: • Historical Context: Illyricum was a Roman province that played a significant role in the expansion of the Roman Empire. It was known for its rugged terrain and was inhabited by various Illyrian tribes. The region was eventually fully integrated into the Roman Empire, becoming an important military and administrative area.

• Biblical Reference: The term Ἰλλυρικόν is mentioned in the New Testament in Romans 15:19, where the Apostle Paul writes about the extent of his missionary work: "by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ" (BSB). This indicates that Paul's evangelistic efforts reached as far as Illyricum, although the Book of Acts does not provide specific details about his activities in this region.

• Significance in Early Christianity: The mention of Illyricum highlights the vast geographical scope of Paul's missionary journeys and the spread of early Christianity beyond the traditional boundaries of Judea and the eastern Mediterranean. It underscores the apostolic mission to bring the gospel to the Gentiles and the diverse regions of the Roman Empire.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιλλυρικου Ἰλλυρικοῦ ιλύν ιλύος Illurikou Illyrikou Illyrikoû

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 15:19 N-GNS
GRK: μέχρι τοῦ Ἰλλυρικοῦ πεπληρωκέναι τὸ
NAS: as far as Illyricum I have fully preached
KJV: unto Illyricum, I
INT: unto Illyricum to have fully preached the

Strong's Greek 2437
1 Occurrence

Ἰλλυρικοῦ — 1 Occ.