Lexical Summary Makedonia: Macedonia Original Word: Μακεδονία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Macedonia. From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece -- Macedonia. see GREEK Makedon NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Makedón Definition Macedonia, a region of Greece NASB Translation Macedonia (22). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3109: ΜακεδονίαΜακεδονία, Μακεδονίας, ἡ (on use of article with cf. Winers Grammar, § 18, 5 a. c.), Macedonia, a country bounded on the south by Thessaly and Epirus, on the east by Thrace and the Aegean Sea, on the west by Illyria, and on the north by Dardania and Moesia (cf. B. D. (especially American edition)): Acts 16:9f, 12; Acts 18:5; Acts 19:21; Acts 20:1, 3; Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:5; 2 Corinthians 1:16; 2 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 8:1; 2 Corinthians 11:9: Philippians 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:10; 1 Timothy 1:3. Topical Lexicon Geographical setting “Macedonia” designates the Roman province that lay north of Achaia and west of Thrace, bounded by the Aegean Sea on the east and the Adriatic on the west. Major cities mentioned in Scripture include Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea (Acts 16:12; Acts 17:1; Acts 17:10). Its well-maintained Roman roads, notably the Via Egnatia, made the province a strategic corridor for travel and trade, and therefore an ideal avenue for the advance of the gospel. The gateway of the gospel into Europe The first recorded entrance of the good news into Europe hinges on Paul’s “Macedonian call.” “During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, ‘Come over to Macedonia and help us’” (Acts 16:9). Paul immediately concluded “that God had called us to preach the gospel to them” (Acts 16:10). Obedience to that summons produced the congregations of Philippi (Acts 16:12-40), Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9), and Berea (Acts 17:10-15), which became pillars of missionary outreach for the entire region. Macedonian churches as models of faith and example Paul frequently held up Macedonian believers to encourage others: Their transformation from idol worshipers (1 Thessalonians 1:9) to heralds of the gospel bore witness to the Spirit’s power and provided a pattern for emerging congregations elsewhere. Generosity amid poverty The churches of Macedonia became renowned for sacrificial giving: “We want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia” (2 Corinthians 8:1). Though “in severe trial” and “extreme poverty,” they pleaded for the privilege of supporting the relief fund for impoverished believers in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8:2-4; Romans 15:26). Their readiness rebuked wealthier assemblies and demonstrated that joyful liberality springs from grace, not abundance. A wellspring of support for Paul Macedonian believers repeatedly supplied Paul’s needs. While ministering in Corinth, “the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs” (2 Corinthians 11:9). The Philippians, in particular, partnered with him “in the matter of giving and receiving” from the first day “in Macedonia” (Philippians 4:15). Such support enabled the apostle to preach without financial burden to the churches he planted. Trials and comfort in Macedonia The province was also a theater of conflict. Paul and Silas endured imprisonment in Philippi (Acts 16:22-24). Riots erupted in Thessalonica (Acts 17:5-9). Later, Paul confessed, “When we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within” (2 Corinthians 7:5). Yet God met him there with encouragement through the arrival of Titus and news of Corinthian repentance (2 Corinthians 7:6-7), illustrating how the Lord often couples affliction with consolation in the same locale. Strategic hub in Paul’s itineraries Macedonia factored prominently in Paul’s travel plans: Thus, Macedonia served both as a destination and a launching pad for wider mission. Legacy for the universal Church Macedonia’s narrative underscores divine sovereignty in directing missionary advance, the potency of the gospel to transform pagan societies, and the joy of partnership in Christian service. Its churches display how zeal, generosity, and endurance can flourish where faith responds promptly to God’s call. Forms and Transliterations Μακεδονια Μακεδονία Μακεδονίᾳ Μακεδονιαν Μακεδονίαν Μακεδονιας Μακεδονίας Makedonia Makedonía Makedoníāi Makedonian Makedonían Makedonias MakedoníasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 16:9 N-AFSGRK: Διαβὰς εἰς Μακεδονίαν βοήθησον ἡμῖν NAS: Come over to Macedonia and help KJV: Come over into Macedonia, and help us. INT: Having passed over into Macedonia help us Acts 16:10 N-AFS Acts 16:12 N-GFS Acts 18:5 N-GFS Acts 19:21 N-AFS Acts 19:22 N-AFS Acts 20:1 N-AFS Acts 20:3 N-GFS Romans 15:26 N-NFS 1 Corinthians 16:5 N-AFS 1 Corinthians 16:5 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 1:16 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 1:16 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 2:13 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 7:5 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 8:1 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 11:9 N-GFS Philippians 4:15 N-GFS 1 Thessalonians 1:7 N-DFS 1 Thessalonians 1:8 N-DFS 1 Thessalonians 4:10 N-DFS 1 Timothy 1:3 N-AFS Strong's Greek 3109 |
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