Strong's Lexicon Areopagités: Areopagite Original Word: Ἀρεοπαγίτης Word Origin: Derived from Ἄρειος Πάγος (Areios Pagos), meaning "the Hill of Ares" or "Mars Hill," a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Areopagite," as it is a term specific to the Greek context of the New Testament. Usage: The term "Areopagite" refers to a member of the Areopagus, the high court of Athens. In the New Testament, it specifically denotes an individual who was part of this esteemed council. The Areopagus was known for its role in overseeing matters of law, morality, and religion. Cultural and Historical Background: The Areopagus was an ancient and respected institution in Athens, originally serving as a council of elders. By the time of the New Testament, it functioned as a court with jurisdiction over serious crimes and religious matters. The council met on the Areopagus, a rocky hill that held significant cultural and religious importance. The Areopagus was also a place where philosophical discussions and debates were held, making it a fitting location for Paul's address in Acts 17. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Areios Definition a judge of the court of Areopagus NASB Translation Areopagite (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 698: ἈρεοπαγίτηςἈρεοπαγίτης, Tdf. Ἀρεοπαγειτης (see under the word εἰ, ἰ), Ἀρεοπαγιτου, ὁ (from the preceding (cf. Lob. ad Phryn. 697f)), a member of the court of Areopagus, an Areopagite: Acts 17:34. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Areopagite. From Areios Pagos; an Areopagite or member of the court held on Mars' Hill -- Areopagite. see GREEK Areios Pagos Forms and Transliterations Αρεοπαγιτης Ἀρεοπαγίτης Areopagites Areopagitēs Areopagítes AreopagítēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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