2445. Ioppé

Lexicon

Ioppé: Joppa

Original Word: Ἰόππη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Ioppé
Pronunciation: ee-op-PAY
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-op'-pay)
Definition: Joppa
Meaning: Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Joppa.

Of Hebrew origin (Yapho); Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine -- Joppa.

see HEBREW Yapho

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Yapho
Definition
Joppa, a city of Pal.
NASB Translation
Joppa (10).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2445: Ἰόππη

Ἰόππη (to which common spelling the ancient lexicographers prefer Ἰοπη, cf. Movers, Phönizier, ii. 2, p. 176 Anm.), Ἰόππης, ἡ, (Hebrew יָפו i. e. beauty, from יָפָה to shine, be beautiful; (others make the name mean 'an eminence'; others besides)), Joppa, a city of Palestine on the Mediterranean, lying on the border of the tribes of Dan and Ephraim. It was subject to the Jews from the time of the Maccabees (). It had a celebrated but dangerous port and carried on a flourishing trade; now Yafa (not Jaffa): Acts 9:36, 38, 42; Acts 10:5, 8, 23, 32; Acts 11:5, 13. Cf. Winers RWB under the word Joppe; Rüetschi in Herzog vii., p. 4f; Fritzsche in Schenkel iii., 376f; (BB. DD.).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to יָפוֹ (Yapho).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: יָפוֹ (Yapho) • Strong's Hebrew 3305

Joppa's historical and theological importance is reflected in its frequent mention in biblical texts, serving as a backdrop for significant events in the history of Israel and the early Christian church.

Usage: The term Ἰόππη is used in the New Testament to refer to the ancient city of Joppa, which served as a significant port in biblical times. It is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church and the apostolic missions.

Context: Joppa, known in Greek as Ἰόππη, is an ancient city with a rich biblical history. It is one of the oldest functioning harbors in the world, situated on the Mediterranean Sea. The city is first mentioned in the Old Testament as part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Dan (Joshua 19:46). It gained prominence as a port city during the reign of King Solomon, who used it to import timber from Lebanon for the construction of the Temple (2 Chronicles 2:16).

In the New Testament, Joppa is notably mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. It is the place where Peter performed the miracle of raising Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) from the dead (Acts 9:36-42). This event significantly contributed to the spread of Christianity in the region. Additionally, Joppa is the city where Peter received the vision of the unclean animals, leading to the pivotal moment of the gospel being opened to the Gentiles (Acts 10:9-16).

The city's strategic location made it a vital link for trade and travel in the ancient world. Its biblical significance is underscored by its repeated mention in both the Old and New Testaments, highlighting its role in the unfolding narrative of God's interaction with His people.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιοππη Ἰόππῃ Ιοππην Ἰόππην Ιοππης Ἰόππης Ioppe Ioppē Ióppei Ióppēi Ioppen Ioppēn Ióppen Ióppēn Ioppes Ioppēs Ióppes Ióppēs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 9:36 N-DFS
GRK: Ἐν Ἰόππῃ δέ τις
NAS: Now in Joppa there was a disciple
KJV: there was at Joppa a certain disciple
INT: in Joppa moreover a certain

Acts 9:38 N-DFS
GRK: Λύδδας τῇ Ἰόππῃ οἱ μαθηταὶ
NAS: was near Joppa, the disciples,
KJV: was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples
INT: Lydda to Joppa the disciples

Acts 9:42 N-GFS
GRK: ὅλης τῆς Ἰόππης καὶ ἐπίστευσαν
NAS: all over Joppa, and many believed
KJV: throughout all Joppa; and many
INT: all of Joppa and believed

Acts 9:43 N-DFS
GRK: μεῖναι ἐν Ἰόππῃ παρά τινι
NAS: days in Joppa with a tanner
KJV: days in Joppa with one
INT: he abode in Joppa with a certain

Acts 10:5 N-AFS
GRK: ἄνδρας εἰς Ἰόππην καὶ μετάπεμψαι
NAS: [some] men to Joppa and send
KJV: men to Joppa, and call for
INT: men to Joppa and send for

Acts 10:8 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἰόππην
NAS: to them, he sent them to Joppa.
KJV: them to Joppa.
INT: to Joppa

Acts 10:23 N-GFS
GRK: τῶν ἀπὸ Ἰόππης συνῆλθον αὐτῷ
NAS: of the brethren from Joppa accompanied
KJV: brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
INT: those from Joppa went with him

Acts 10:32 N-AFS
GRK: οὖν εἰς Ἰόππην καὶ μετακάλεσαι
NAS: send to Joppa and invite
KJV: therefore to Joppa, and call hither
INT: therefore to Joppa and call for

Acts 11:5 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν πόλει Ἰόππῃ προσευχόμενος καὶ
NAS: I was in the city of Joppa praying;
KJV: in the city of Joppa praying: and
INT: in [the] city of Joppa praying and

Acts 11:13 N-AFS
GRK: Ἀπόστειλον εἰς Ἰόππην καὶ μετάπεμψαι
NAS: Send to Joppa and have Simon,
KJV: men to Joppa, and call for
INT: send forth to Joppa and send for

Strong's Greek 2445
10 Occurrences

Ἰόππῃ — 4 Occ.
Ἰόππην — 4 Occ.
Ἰόππης — 2 Occ.