Lexicon Antiocheus: Antiochian Original Word: Ἀντιοχεύς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Antioch. From Antiocheia; an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia -- of Antioch. see GREEK Antiocheia NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Antiocheia Definition an Antiochian, an inhab. of Antioch NASB Translation Antioch (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 491: ἈντιοχεύςἈντιοχεύς, Ἀντιοχεως, ὁ, an Antiochian, a native of Antioch: Acts 6:5. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Ἀντιόχεια (Antioch), a prominent city in ancient Syria.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ἀντιοχεύς, as it is a term specific to the Greek context of the New Testament and the city of Antioch. However, the concept of a city or region's inhabitants can be related to various Hebrew terms for people groups or residents, such as יֹשֵׁב (yoshév) meaning "inhabitant" or "dweller." Usage: The term Ἀντιοχεύς is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from the city of Antioch. It is specifically mentioned in the context of early Christian communities and missionary activities. Context: The term Ἀντιοχεύς appears in the New Testament in relation to the city of Antioch, which was a significant center for early Christianity. Antioch, located in the region of Syria, was one of the largest cities of the Roman Empire and played a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel. It was in Antioch that the followers of Jesus were first called "Christians" (Acts 11:26, BSB). The city served as a base for the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys and was a melting pot of cultures and ideas, making it an ideal location for the early church to grow and thrive. Forms and Transliterations Αντιοχεα Ἀντιοχέα Antiochea AntiochéaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |