2482. Italia

Lexicon

Italia: Italy

Original Word: Ἰταλία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Italia
Pronunciation: ee-tal-EE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-tal-ee'-ah)
Definition: Italy
Meaning: Italy.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Italy.

Probably of foreign origin; Italia, a region of Europe -- Italy.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Italy, a region of western Europe
NASB Translation
Italy (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2482: Ἰταλία

Ἰταλία, Ἰταλίας, ἡ, Italy: Acts 18:2; Acts 27:1, 6; Hebrews 13:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Latin "Italia," referring to the region known as Italy.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἰταλία, as it is a specific geographical term referring to a region outside the traditional Hebrew-speaking areas. However, the concept of foreign lands and regions is often expressed in the Hebrew Bible through terms like אֶרֶץ (eretz, Strong's Hebrew 776), meaning "land" or "earth," which can be used to denote various territories.

Usage: The term Ἰταλία is used in the New Testament to refer to the region of Italy, specifically in the context of Paul's journey to Rome.

Context: Ἰταλία (Italia) is mentioned in the New Testament in the context of the Apostle Paul's travels. The term refers to the region of Italy, which was a significant part of the Roman Empire during the first century A.D. Italy, as a geographical and political entity, played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity due to its central location in the Mediterranean and its status as the heart of the Roman Empire.

In the New Testament, Ἰταλία is specifically mentioned in Acts 27:1, where it is recorded that Paul, as a prisoner, was sent to Italy to stand trial before Caesar. The passage states: "When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment" (BSB). This journey to Italy is significant as it marks the beginning of Paul's final journey to Rome, where he would continue his ministry and eventually face martyrdom.

Italy, during the time of the New Testament, was a land of diverse cultures and peoples, unified under Roman rule. The presence of a strong Roman infrastructure, including roads and sea routes, facilitated the spread of the Gospel message. The mention of Italy in the New Testament underscores the far-reaching impact of the early Christian mission and the strategic importance of Rome as a center for the dissemination of Christian teachings.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιταλιαν Ἰταλίαν Ιταλιας Ἰταλίας Italian Italían Italias Italías

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 18:2 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς Ἰταλίας καὶ Πρίσκιλλαν
NAS: come from Italy with his wife
KJV: come from Italy, with his
INT: from Italy and Priscilla

Acts 27:1 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἰταλίαν παρεδίδουν τόν
NAS: that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver
KJV: into Italy, they delivered
INT: to Italy they delivered

Acts 27:6 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἰταλίαν ἐνεβίβασεν ἡμᾶς
NAS: sailing for Italy, and he put us aboard
KJV: sailing into Italy; and he put us
INT: to Italy he caused to enter us

Hebrews 13:24 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς Ἰταλίας
NAS: Those from Italy greet
KJV: the saints. They of Italy salute you.
INT: from Italy

Strong's Greek 2482
4 Occurrences

Ἰταλίαν — 2 Occ.
Ἰταλίας — 2 Occ.