Strong's Lexicon Pontos: Pontus Original Word: Πόντος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πόντος" (pontos), meaning "sea" or "deep." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Pontus, the concept of dispersion and regions of exile can be related to Hebrew terms like "גָּלוּת" (galut, Strong's H1546) meaning "exile" or "captivity." Usage: In the New Testament, "Pontos" refers to a region located in the northeastern part of Asia Minor, along the southern coast of the Black Sea. It is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church and the dispersion of Jewish believers. Cultural and Historical Background: Pontus was a significant region in ancient times, known for its strategic location and cultural diversity. It was originally a part of the Persian Empire and later became a Hellenistic kingdom. By the time of the New Testament, Pontus was a Roman province. The region was home to a mix of Greek, Persian, and indigenous cultures, and it played a role in the spread of Christianity due to its Jewish population and trade connections. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word used as proper name Definition "a sea," Pontus, a region of Asia Minor NASB Translation Pontus (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4195: ΠόντοςΠόντος, Πόντου, ὁ, Pontus, a region of eastern Asia Minor, bounded by the Euxine Sea (from which circumstance it took its name), Armenia, Cappadocia, Galatia, Paphlagonia (BB. DD., under the word; Ed. Meyer, Gesch. d. Königreiches Pontos (Leip. 1879)): Acts 2:9; 1 Peter 1:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pontus. A sea; Pontus, a region of Asia Minor -- Pontus. Forms and Transliterations Ποντον Πόντον Ποντου Πόντου πόντω Ponton Pónton Pontou PóntouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 2:9 N-AMSGRK: καὶ Καππαδοκίαν Πόντον καὶ τὴν NAS: Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, KJV: and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, INT: and Cappadocia Pontus and 1 Peter 1:1 N-GMS Strong's Greek 4195 |
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