4946. Surakousai

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Surakousai: Syracuse

Original Word: Συράκουσαι
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Surakousai
Pronunciation: soo-rak-oo'-sigh
Phonetic Spelling: (soo-rak'-oo-sahee)
Definition: Syracuse
Meaning: Syracuse.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Syracuse.

Plural of uncertain derivation; Syracuse, the capital of Sicily -- Syracuse.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Syracuse, a large maritime city of Sicily
NASB Translation
Syracuse (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4946: Συράκουσαι

Συράκουσαι (so accented commonly (Chandler §§ 172, 175); but according to Pape, Eigennamen, under the word, Συράκουσαι in Ptolemy, 3, 4, 9; 8, 9, 4), Συρακουσων, αἱ, Syracuse, a large maritime city of Sicily, having an excellent harbor and surrounded by a wall 180 stadia in length (so Strabo 6, p. 270; "but this statement exceeds the truth, the actual circuit being about 14 English miles or 122 stadia" (Leake, p. 279); see Dict. of Geogr. under the word, p. 1067b); now Siragosa: Acts 28:12.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The word Συράκουσαι is of Greek origin, referring to the ancient city of Syracuse located on the eastern coast of the island of Sicily.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for Συράκουσαι, as it is a specific Greek term referring to a geographical location in the Greco-Roman world. The Hebrew Bible does not mention Syracuse, as it primarily focuses on regions within the ancient Near East.

Usage: The term Συράκουσαι appears in the New Testament in the context of Paul's journey to Rome. It is mentioned in the Book of Acts as a place where Paul and his companions stayed for three days during their voyage.

Context: Συράκουσαι, or Syracuse, was a major city in ancient Sicily, renowned for its rich history and cultural significance. Founded by Greek settlers from Corinth in the 8th century BC, Syracuse became one of the most powerful and influential cities in the Mediterranean region. It was known for its strong fortifications, impressive architecture, and as a center of learning and the arts.

In the New Testament, Syracuse is mentioned in Acts 28:12, where it is recorded as a stop on the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome. After being shipwrecked on the island of Malta, Paul and his companions set sail and arrived at Syracuse, where they stayed for three days. The brief mention of Syracuse highlights its role as a key maritime hub in the ancient world, facilitating travel and trade across the Mediterranean.

The city's historical and cultural backdrop provides a rich context for understanding the environment in which early Christian missionaries, like Paul, traveled and spread the Gospel. Syracuse's strategic location and prominence would have made it an important stop for travelers and traders, including those on missionary journeys.

Forms and Transliterations

Συρακουσας Συρακούσας Surakousas Syrakousas Syrakoúsas

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 28:12 N-AFP
GRK: καταχθέντες εἰς Συρακούσας ἐπεμείναμεν ἡμέρας
NAS: After we put in at Syracuse, we stayed
KJV: at Syracuse, we tarried
INT: having put in at Syracuse we remained days

Strong's Greek 4946
1 Occurrence

Συρακούσας — 1 Occ.