3073. Lukia

Lexicon

Lukia: Lycia

Original Word: Λυκία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Lukia
Pronunciation: loo-kee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (loo-kee'-ah)
Definition: Lycia
Meaning: Lycia, a small Roman province on the south coast of Asia Minor.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lycia.

Probably remotely from lukos; Lycia, a province of Asia Minor -- Lycia.

see GREEK lukos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
perhaps from lukos
Definition
Lycia, a region of Asia Minor
NASB Translation
Lycia (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3073: Λυκία

Λυκία, Λυκίας, ἡ, Lycia, a mountainous region of Asia Minor, bounded by Pamphylia, Phrygia, Caria and the Mediterranean: Acts 27:5 (1 Macc. 15:23). (B. D., under the word; Dict. of Geogr. under the word; references in Lightfoot on Colossians, p. 1.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the ancient region name Λυκία (Lycia), located in what is now southwestern Turkey.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Λυκία, as it refers to a specific geographical region in the Greco-Roman world not mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: The term Λυκία is used in the New Testament to refer to the geographical region of Lycia, which was part of the Roman province of Asia. It is mentioned in the context of Paul's missionary journeys.

Context: • Historical Context: Lycia was an ancient geopolitical region in Asia Minor, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south. It was known for its unique culture and language, as well as its strategic coastal cities. During the Roman period, Lycia was incorporated into the province of Asia.
• Biblical Significance: In the New Testament, Lycia is mentioned in the Book of Acts. Specifically, Acts 27:5 states, "When we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia." This passage describes part of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner. Myra, a city in Lycia, was a significant port where Paul changed ships.
• Cultural and Religious Influence: Lycia was known for its syncretic culture, blending Greek and native Lycian elements. The region had a rich tradition of local deities and was later influenced by Hellenistic and Roman religious practices. The spread of Christianity in Lycia is evidenced by the presence of early Christian communities and bishops from the region attending church councils.
• Archaeological Insights: Archaeological findings in Lycia, such as rock-cut tombs and inscriptions, provide insight into the region's history and its integration into the Roman Empire. These findings also shed light on the early Christian presence in the area.

Forms and Transliterations

Λυκιας Λυκίας Lukias Lykias Lykías

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 27:5 N-GFS
GRK: Μύρα τῆς Λυκίας
NAS: we landed at Myra in Lycia.
KJV: to Myra, [a city] of Lycia.
INT: Myra of Lycia

Strong's Greek 3073
1 Occurrence

Λυκίας — 1 Occ.