3465. Musia

Lexicon

Musia: Mysia

Original Word: Μυσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Musia
Pronunciation: moo-SEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (moo-see'-ah)
Definition: Mysia
Meaning: Mysia, a country in the north-west of the Roman province Asia (and of Asia Minor).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Mysia.

Of uncertain origin; Mysia, a region of Asia Minor -- Mysia.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Mysia, a province of Asia Minor
NASB Translation
Mysia (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3465: Μυσία

Μυσία, Μυσιας, ἡ, Mysia, a province of Asia Minor on the shore of the Aegean Sea, between Lydia and the Propontis; it had among its cities Pergamum, Troas, and Assos: Acts 16:7f.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ancient geographical terminology, referring to a region in the northwest part of Asia Minor.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Μυσία, as it refers to a specific geographical location in the context of the New Testament. However, geographical terms in the Hebrew Bible often relate to regions within the ancient Near East, such as Canaan or Assyria, which served as historical and cultural backdrops for biblical narratives.

Usage: The term Μυσία appears in the New Testament in the context of Paul's travels. It is specifically mentioned in the Book of Acts.

Context: • Mysia is a region located in the northwest part of Asia Minor, bordered by the Sea of Marmara to the north, Bithynia to the east, Lydia to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west. In the New Testament, Mysia is mentioned in the context of the Apostle Paul's second missionary journey.
• In Acts 16:7-8 (BSB), it is recorded: "And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them. So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas." This passage highlights the guidance of the Holy Spirit in directing Paul's missionary efforts, indicating that although Mysia was a region they traversed, it was not their primary destination at that time.
• The mention of Mysia in the New Testament underscores the strategic nature of Paul's journeys, as he sought to spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. The region's location made it a significant area for travel and trade, providing a backdrop for the spread of early Christianity.
• Historically, Mysia was known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which included Greek, Roman, and indigenous elements. This diversity may have presented both opportunities and challenges for early Christian missionaries.

Forms and Transliterations

Μυσιαν Μυσίαν μύστακα Musian Mysian Mysían

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 16:7 N-AFS
GRK: κατὰ τὴν Μυσίαν ἐπείραζον εἰς
NAS: and after they came to Mysia, they were trying
KJV: to Mysia, they assayed
INT: down to Mysia they attempted into

Acts 16:8 N-AFS
GRK: δὲ τὴν Μυσίαν κατέβησαν εἰς
NAS: and passing by Mysia, they came down
KJV: And they passing by Mysia came down to
INT: moreover Mysia they came down to

Strong's Greek 3465
2 Occurrences

Μυσίαν — 2 Occ.