2882. Korinthos

Lexicon

Korinthos: Corinth

Original Word: Κόρινθος
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Korinthos
Pronunciation: ko'-rin-thos
Phonetic Spelling: (kor'-in-thos)
Definition: Corinth
Meaning: Corinth, in north-east Peloponnese, the capital of the Roman province Achaia.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Corinth.

Of uncertain derivation; Corinthus, a city of Greece -- Corinth.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably named for a legendary king
Definition
Corinth, a city of Greece
NASB Translation
Corinth (6).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2882: Κόρινθος

Κόρινθος, Κορινθου, ἡ, Corinth, the metropolis of Achaia proper, situated on the isthmus of the Peloponnesus between the Aegean and Ionian Seas (hence called bimaris, Horace car. 1, 7, 2; Ovid. metam. 5, 407), and having two harbors, one of which called Cenchreae (see Κεγχρεαί) was the roadstead for ships from Asia, the other, called Lechaeon or Lechaeum, for ships from Italy. It was utterly destroyed by L. Mummius, the Roman consul, in the Achaean war, ; but after the lapse of a century it was rebuilt by Julius Caesar (). It was eminent in commerce and wealth, in literature and the arts, especially the study of rhetoric and philosophy; but it was notorious also for luxury and moral corruption, particularly the foul worship of Venus. Paul came to the city in his second missionary journey (circa) A.D. 53 or 54, and founded there a Christian church: Acts 18:1; Acts 19:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 1:1, 23; 2 Timothy 4:20. (BB. DD. under the word; Dict. of Geogr. under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, i. 269ff.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The origin of the word Κόρινθος is uncertain, but it is the name of a prominent city in ancient Greece.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Κόρινθος, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific geographical location in the Greek world. However, the concept of cities as centers of trade and cultural exchange can be found throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, with cities like Tyre and Sidon serving similar roles in the ancient Near East.

Usage: The term Κόρινθος is used in the New Testament to refer to the city of Corinth, which was a significant location for early Christian missionary activity and the recipient of two epistles by the Apostle Paul.

Context: Corinth was a major city in the Roman province of Achaia, located on the narrow isthmus connecting mainland Greece with the Peloponnese. It was a bustling hub of trade and commerce due to its strategic position between the Aegean and Ionian Seas. The city was known for its wealth, diverse population, and cultural influence, but also for its moral decadence and idolatry.

In the New Testament, Corinth is most notably associated with the Apostle Paul, who visited the city during his second missionary journey. Paul spent approximately 18 months in Corinth, establishing a church and later writing two epistles to the Corinthian believers, known as 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians. These letters address various issues within the church, including divisions, immorality, and questions about Christian doctrine and practice.

The city is mentioned in several passages in the New Testament, including Acts 18:1, where Paul arrives in Corinth, and 1 Corinthians 1:2, where Paul addresses the church in Corinth. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates Acts 18:1 as follows: "After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth."

Corinth's significance in early Christianity is underscored by its role as a center for evangelism and theological discourse. The city's diverse population provided a fertile ground for the spread of the Gospel, but also posed challenges due to its cultural and religious pluralism.

Forms and Transliterations

Κορινθον Κόρινθον Κορινθω Κορίνθῳ κόριον κορίου Korintho Korinthō Korínthoi Korínthōi Korinthon Kórinthon

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 18:1 N-AFS
GRK: ἦλθεν εἰς Κόρινθον
NAS: Athens and went to Corinth.
KJV: and came to Corinth;
INT: he came to Corinth

Acts 19:1 N-DFS
GRK: εἶναι ἐν Κορίνθῳ Παῦλον διελθόντα
NAS: Apollos was at Corinth, Paul
KJV: was at Corinth, Paul having passed
INT: was in Corinth Paul having passed through

1 Corinthians 1:2 N-DFS
GRK: οὔσῃ ἐν Κορίνθῳ ἡγιασμένοις ἐν
NAS: of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified
KJV: at Corinth, to them that are sanctified
INT: is in Corinth having been sanctified in

2 Corinthians 1:1 N-DFS
GRK: οὔσῃ ἐν Κορίνθῳ σὺν τοῖς
NAS: of God which is at Corinth with all
KJV: is at Corinth, with all
INT: is in Corinth with the

2 Corinthians 1:23 N-AFS
GRK: ἦλθον εἰς Κόρινθον
NAS: you I did not come again to Corinth.
KJV: not as yet unto Corinth.
INT: did I come to Corinth

2 Timothy 4:20 N-DFS
GRK: ἔμεινεν ἐν Κορίνθῳ Τρόφιμον δὲ
NAS: remained at Corinth, but Trophimus
KJV: abode at Corinth: but Trophimus
INT: remained in Corinth Trophimus moreover

Strong's Greek 2882
6 Occurrences

Κορίνθῳ — 4 Occ.
Κόρινθον — 2 Occ.