Lexical Summary horion: boundary, border, region, territory Original Word: ὅριον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance border, coast. Neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary horos (a bound or limit); a boundary-line, i.e. (by implication) a frontier (region) -- border, coast. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom horos (a boundary) Definition a boundary NASB Translation district (1), region (10), vicinity (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3725: ὅριονὅριον, ὁρίου, τό (from ὅρος (boundary)) (fr. Sophocles down), a bound, limit, in the N. T. always in plural (like Latinfines) boundaries (R. V. borders), equivalent to region, district, land, territory: Matthew 2:16; Matthew 4:13; Matthew 8:34; Matthew 15:22, 39; Matthew 19:1; Mark 5:17; Mark 7:24 L T Tr WH, Topical Lexicon Overview Strong’s Greek 3725 designates the borders, districts, or territorial limits that mark where one place ends and another begins. Scripture presents these “regions” not merely as lines on a map but as settings where the work of God moves beyond expected confines, demonstrating the universal scope of the gospel. Old Testament Background Israel’s inheritance was carefully defined by borders (for example, Joshua 13–19). Prophets foretold that salvation would one day overflow these tribal allotments to reach the nations (Isaiah 49:6; Amos 9:11-12). The New Testament use of 3725 shows that moment arriving. Occurrences in the New Testament Twelve appearances cluster almost entirely around two pivotal stages: 1. The earthly ministry of Jesus (Matthew 2:16; 4:13; 8:34; 15:22, 39; 19:1; Mark 5:17; 7:24, 31; 10:1). The word is never used abstractly; it always pinpoints a physical locality where decisive spiritual events unfold. Geographical Settings of Jesus’ Ministry • From Judea’s southern limits up to the Phoenician coast (Tyre and Sidon) and across the Jordan into Perea, the Lord repeatedly steps over established borders. Boundaries Crossed for Gentile Inclusion • The Canaanite woman who pleads for her daughter (Matthew 15:22) comes “from that region,” yet receives the compassionate deliverance Israel enjoys. Rejection at the Limits • The Gadarenes beg Jesus to depart their region (Matthew 8:34), preferring economic security over spiritual freedom. Prophetic Fulfillment and Theological Weight Matthew 4:13-16 explicitly ties Jesus’ relocation to Galilee with Isaiah 9:1-2, underscoring that territorial identifiers serve as markers of promised salvation. Bethlehem’s vicinity (Matthew 2:16) becomes the stage where Herod’s fury proves powerless to thwart divine purposes. Ministry Implications • God often calls His servants to step beyond familiar borders—geographic, cultural, or social—trusting His presence in new territories. Practical Applications for Believers 1. Embrace gospel opportunities outside comfortable settings; Christ leads where His harvest awaits. Conclusion Strong’s 3725 reminds readers that the good news is never stationary. From Bethlehem to the furthest Gentile coasts, Scripture traces a Savior who intentionally traverses every border, fulfilling prophecy and inviting all people into His kingdom. Forms and Transliterations ορια όρια όριά ὅρια οριοις ορίοις ὁρίοις όριον οριος οριου ορίου ορισμοί ορισμόν ορισμός ορισμόυ ορισμούς ορισμώ ορίω οριων ορίων ὁρίων horia hória horiois horíois horion horiōn horíon horíōn oria oriois orion oriōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:16 N-DNPGRK: πᾶσι τοῖς ὁρίοις αὐτῆς ἀπὸ NAS: and all its vicinity, from two years old KJV: in all the coasts thereof, from INT: all the vicinity of it from Matthew 4:13 N-DNP Matthew 8:34 N-GNP Matthew 15:22 N-GNP Matthew 15:39 N-ANP Matthew 19:1 N-ANP Mark 5:17 N-GNP Mark 7:24 N-ANP Mark 7:31 N-GNP Mark 7:31 N-GNP Mark 10:1 N-ANP Acts 13:50 N-GNP Strong's Greek 3725 |
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