4668. Smurnaios

Lexicon

Smurnaios: Smyrnaean, of Smyrna

Original Word: Σμυρναῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Smurnaios
Pronunciation: smoor-NIGH-os
Phonetic Spelling: (smoor-nah'-yos)
Definition: Smyrnaean, of Smyrna
Meaning: of Smyrna

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

in Smyrna.

From Smurna; a Smyrnoean -- in Smyrna.

see GREEK Smurna

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Smurna
Definition
of Smyrna.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4668: Σμυρναῖος

Σμυρναῖος, Σμυρναιου, ὁ, ἡ, of or belonging to Smyrna, an inhabitant ofSmyrna: Revelation 2:8 Rec. ((Pindar, Herodotus.))

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Σμύρνη (Smyrna), the name of an ancient city located in Asia Minor, known today as İzmir in modern-day Turkey.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Σμυρναῖος, as it is a proper noun specific to a Greek city. However, the concept of cities and their inhabitants can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and peoples, such as עִיר (ir, city) and יֹשֵׁב (yoshev, inhabitant).

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from the city of Smyrna. It appears in the context of the early Christian church and its communities.

Context: • Historical Context: Smyrna was an ancient city renowned for its beauty and strategic location on the Aegean coast. It was a significant center of trade and culture in the Roman Empire. The city was known for its loyalty to Rome and had a large population of both Jews and Gentiles.
• Biblical Significance: In the New Testament, Smyrna is one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. The church in Smyrna is commended for its faithfulness amidst persecution. Revelation 2:8-11 contains the message to the church in Smyrna, where the believers are encouraged to remain faithful even unto death, with the promise of the "crown of life."
• Cultural and Religious Influence: Smyrna was a hub of early Christian activity and faced significant challenges, including persecution from both Roman authorities and local Jewish communities. The steadfastness of the Smyrnaean Christians serves as an example of enduring faith in the face of trials.
• Archaeological Insights: Excavations in the area have uncovered remnants of ancient Smyrna, including its agora, theater, and other public buildings, providing insights into the life and times of its inhabitants during the early Christian era.

Forms and Transliterations

σμυρνίνω

Englishman's Concordance

σκύλλε — 1 Occ.
σκύλλεις — 1 Occ.
σκύλλου — 1 Occ.
σκῦλα — 1 Occ.
σκωληκόβρωτος — 1 Occ.
σκώληξ — 3 Occ.
σμαραγδίνῳ — 1 Occ.
σμάραγδος — 1 Occ.
σμύρναν — 1 Occ.
σμύρνης — 1 Occ.
Σμύρνῃ — 1 Occ.
ἐσμυρνισμένον — 1 Occ.
Σόδομα — 3 Occ.
Σοδόμων — 4 Occ.
Σοδόμοις — 3 Occ.
Σολομὼν — 4 Occ.
Σολομῶνα — 1 Occ.
Σολομῶνος — 5 Occ.
Σολομῶντος — 2 Occ.
σοροῦ — 1 Occ.