Berean Strong's Lexicon Itouraios: Iturean Original Word: Ἰτουραῖος Word Origin: Derived from Ἰτουραία (Itouraia), referring to the region of Iturea. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Itouraios," as it is a term specific to the Greek New Testament context. However, the region of Iturea may be related to the broader geographical and tribal references found in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "Itouraios" refers to someone from Iturea, a region located in the northern part of ancient Palestine, near the border of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the inhabitants of this region. Cultural and Historical Background: Iturea was a region known for its rugged terrain and was inhabited by a people of Arab descent. The Itureans were known for their skills in archery and were often employed as mercenaries. During the time of the New Testament, Iturea was part of the tetrarchy of Philip, one of Herod the Great's sons. The region was known for its diverse population and was influenced by various cultures, including Greek and Roman. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Yetur Definition Ituraea, a region N. of Pal. NASB Translation Ituraea (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2484: ἸτουραιαἸτουραια, Ἰτουραίας, ἡ, Ituraea, a mountainous region, lying northeast of Palestine and west of Damascus (Strabo 16, p. 756 § 18; Pliny, h. n. 5 (23) 19). According to Luke (Luke 3:1), at the time when John the Baptist made his public appearance it was subject to Philip the tetrarch, son of Herod the Great, although it is not mentioned by Josephus (Antiquities 17, 8, 1; 11, 4, 18; 4, 6 and b. j. 2, 6, 3) among the regions assigned to this prince after his father's death; (on this point cf. Schürer in the Zeitschr. f. wissensch. Theol. for 1877, p. 577f). It was brought under Jewish control by king Aristobulus circa Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ituraea. Of Hebrew origin (Ytuwr); Ituraea (i.e. Jetur), a region of Palestine -- Ituraea. see HEBREW Ytuwr Forms and Transliterations Ιτουραιας Ἰτουραίας Itouraias ItouraíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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