Strong's Lexicon Pergé: Perga Original Word: Πέργη Word Origin: Derived from the ancient Greek name for the city, Πέργη. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Perga, as it is a specific Greek name for a city in the New Testament context. Usage: Perga is a city mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles. It was an important city in the region of Pamphylia, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. The city is noted for being a place where the Apostle Paul and his companions traveled during their missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Perga was a prominent city in the Roman province of Pamphylia, known for its strategic location and cultural significance. It was a center of Hellenistic culture and had a rich history dating back to ancient times. The city was known for its temple of Artemis and was a hub for trade and commerce. During the time of the New Testament, Perga was under Roman rule, which facilitated the spread of the Gospel through the Roman road system. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from the same as Pergamos Definition Perga, a city of Pamphylia NASB Translation Perga (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4011: ΠέργηΠέργη, Πέργης, ἡ (cf. the preceding word), Perge or Perga, a town of Pamphylia, on the river Cestrus about seven miles (sixty stadia) from the sea. On a hill near the town was the temple of Diana (i. e. Artemis) (Strabo 14, p. 667; Mel. 1, 14; Livy 38, 37): Acts 13:13; Acts 14:25. (BB. DD.; Lewin, St. Paul, i., 134f) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Perga. Probably from the same as Pergamos; a tower; Perga, a place in Asia Minor -- Perga. see GREEK Pergamos Forms and Transliterations Περγη Πέργῃ Περγην Πέργην Περγης Πέργης πέρδιξ Perge Pergē Pérgei Pérgēi Pergen Pergēn Pérgen Pérgēn Perges Pergēs Pérges PérgēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 13:13 N-AFSGRK: ἦλθον εἰς Πέργην τῆς Παμφυλίας NAS: and came to Perga in Pamphylia; KJV: they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and INT: came to Perga of Pamphylia Acts 13:14 N-GFS Acts 14:25 N-DFS Strong's Greek 4011 |
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