Lexical Summary Turios: Tyrian Original Word: Τύριος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Tyre. From Turos; a Tyrian, i.e. Inhabitant of Tyrus -- of Tyre. see GREEK Turos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Turos Definition a Tyrian, an inhab. of Tyre NASB Translation Tyre (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5183: ΤύριοςΤύριος, Τυριου, ὁ, ἡ, a Tyrian, inhabitant of Tyre: Acts 12:20. ((Herodotus, others.)) Topical Lexicon OverviewStrong's Greek 5183 designates the inhabitants of the Phoenician port-city of Tyre—people identified in Acts 12:20 alongside their Sidonian neighbors. Although the adjective appears only once in the Greek New Testament, the storyline of Tyre stretches from the age of the patriarchs to the close of the apostolic era, giving the single occurrence rich theological and historical depth. Geographical Setting Tyre stood on the eastern Mediterranean coast, roughly twenty miles south of Sidon and forty-five miles northwest of Galilee. A unique dual-structure—an ancient mainland settlement and a fortified island—made the city both defensible and commercially strategic. Its harbors drew merchants from across the Mediterranean basin, making the Tyrians renowned mariners and traders (Ezekiel 27:3-24). Old Testament Background 1. Alliance and craftsmanship 2. Idolatry and judgment New Testament Context Acts 12 records famine in Judea (Acts 11:28) and Herod Agrippa’s political maneuverings. “Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They united and came before him, and after securing the support of Blastus the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king’s territory” (Acts 12:20). Several observations emerge: • Economic dependence: The Tyrians relied on Galilean grain routes under Herod’s control, demonstrating how geopolitical realities could open doors for gospel proclamation (cf. Acts 11:19, Acts 21:3-7). Tyrians in the Broader Apostolic Era Although 5183 appears only in Acts 12:20, residents of Tyre appear elsewhere: • Jesus ministered in the region, commending the faith of a Syrophoenician woman (Mark 7:24-30) and pronouncing woe upon Chorazin and Bethsaida for failing to repent—something the Tyrians would have done had they witnessed His miracles (Matthew 11:21-22). Spiritual Themes 1. God’s sovereignty over nations From covenantal partnership under David to prophetic judgment and New Testament dependence on Judean grain, Tyre exemplifies the LORD’s control of history, using nations to bless or chasten His people. 2. Pride versus repentance The fall of proud Tyre (Ezekiel 28:1-19) and Herod’s demise in Acts 12:23 frame a timeless warning: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6, cf. Proverbs 3:34). 3. Mission to the Gentiles Tyre’s trajectory moves from outsider to participant in gospel fellowship, illustrating how the promise to Abraham—“all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:3)—unfolds in Christ. Implications for Ministry • Economic interdependence can create strategic openings for witness; prudence and discernment are needed to engage political powers without compromising truth. By tracing Strong’s 5183 through its single New Testament appearance to its extensive canonical background, believers gain a fuller appreciation of God’s redemptive tapestry, in which even a seafaring, commercially driven people play a significant role in advancing the glory of Christ. Forms and Transliterations Τυριοις Τυρίοις Turiois Tyriois TyríoisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
    |