Lexicon Apollónia: Apollonia Original Word: Ἀπολλωνία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Apollonia. From the pagan deity Apollon (i.e. The sun; from apollumi); Apollonia, a place in Macedonia -- Apollonia. see GREEK apollumi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Apollón (name of the Gr. god Apollo) Definition Apollonia, a city in Macedonia NASB Translation Apollonia (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 624: ἈπολλωνίαἈπολλωνία, Ἀπολλωνιας, ἡ, Apollonia, a maritime city of Macedonia, about a day's journey (according to the Antonine Itinerary 32 Roman miles) from Amphipolis, through which Paul passed on his way to Thessalonica (36 miles further): Acts 17:1. (See B. D. under the word.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the name of the Greek god Apollo, Ἀπόλλων (Apollōn).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for Ἀπολλωνία, as it is a proper noun specific to a Greek city and culture. Usage: The term Ἀπολλωνία is used in the New Testament to refer to a city visited by Paul and his companions during their missionary journeys. Context: Apollonia was an ancient city located in the region of Macedonia, situated between Amphipolis and Thessalonica. It is mentioned in the New Testament in the context of Paul's second missionary journey. In Acts 17:1 (BSB), it is recorded: "When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue." This brief mention indicates that Apollonia was a waypoint on the route taken by Paul, Silas, and Timothy as they traveled through Macedonia to spread the Gospel. The city's name reflects the influence of Greek culture and religion, as it was named after Apollo, the Greek god of music, arts, and prophecy. While the Bible does not provide further details about the city or Paul's activities there, its inclusion in the narrative underscores the strategic path taken by the apostles in reaching major urban centers of the ancient world. Forms and Transliterations Απολλωνιαν Ἀπολλωνίαν Apollonian Apollonían Apollōnian ApollōníanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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