Strong's Lexicon Phrugia: Phrygia Original Word: Φρυγία Word Origin: Derived from the name of the region in Asia Minor, known as Phrygia. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Phrygia, as it is a specific geographical location in the Greek context of the New Testament. Usage: Phrygia refers to a region in the central part of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). In the New Testament, it is mentioned in the context of the early Christian missionary journeys and the spread of the Gospel. Phrygia was known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which included Greek, Roman, and indigenous Phrygian elements. Cultural and Historical Background: Phrygia was an ancient region with a rich cultural heritage, known for its unique language and religious practices. It was a significant area during the Hellenistic period and later under Roman rule. The region was known for its textile industry and was a melting pot of various cultures and beliefs. Phrygia's religious landscape included the worship of the mother goddess Cybele, and it was also influenced by Greek and Roman deities. The presence of Jewish communities and later Christian congregations added to its diverse religious environment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition Phrygia, a region of Asia Minor NASB Translation Phrygia (2), Phrygian (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5435: ΦρυγίαΦρυγία, φρυγίας, ἡ, Phrygia, a region of Asia Minor, hounded by Bithynia, Galatia, Lycaonia, Pisidia, Lydia, and Mysia. Those of its cities mentioned in the N. T. are Laodicea, Hierapolis, and Colossae: Acts 2:10; Acts 16:6; Acts 18:23. (B. D., under the word; Lightfoot on Colossians, Introduction, diss. i., especially, pp. 17f, 23f) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Phrygia. Probably of foreign origin; Phrygia, a region of Asia Minor -- Phrygia. Forms and Transliterations πεφρυγμένα Φρυγιαν Φρυγίαν φρύγιον φυγάδας φυγαδείαι φυγαδείον φυγάδες φυγαδευτήρια φυγαδευτήριον φυγαδευτηρίου φυγαδευτηριών φυγαδευτηρίων φυγαδεύων φυγάς φυγάσιν Phrugian Phrygian PhrygíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 2:10 N-AFSGRK: Φρυγίαν τε καὶ NAS: Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt KJV: Phrygia, and Pamphylia, INT: Phrygia both and Acts 16:6 N-AFS Acts 18:23 N-AFS |
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