773. Asia

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Asia: Asia

Original Word: Ἀσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Asia
Pronunciation: ah-SEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (as-ee'-ah)
Definition: Asia
Meaning: the Roman province of Asia, roughly the western third of Asia Minor.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Asia.

Of uncertain derivation; Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore -- Asia.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Asia, a Roman province
NASB Translation
Asia (18).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 773: Ἀσία

Ἀσία, Ἀσίας, ἡ, Asia;

1. Asia proper, ἡ ἰδίως καλουμένῃ Ἀσία (Ptolemy, 5, 2), or proconsular Asia (often so called from the 16th century down; but correctly speaking it was apvoeinciaconsularis, although the ruler of it was vested with 'proconsular power.' The 'Asia' of the N. T. must not be confounded with the 'Asia proconsularis' of the 4th century), embracing Mysia, Lydia, Phrygia and Caria (cf. Cicero, pro Flac c. 27): Acts 6:9 (L omits; Tr marginal reading brackets); ff; 1 Peter 1:1; Revelation 1:4; and, apparently, Acts 19:26; Acts 20:16; 2 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:15, etc. Cf. Winers RWB under the word Asien; Stark in Schenkel i., p. 261f; (BB. DD. under the word ; Conyb. and Howson, St. Paul, chapter viii.; Wieseler, Chron. d. apost. Zeit., p. 31ff).

2. A part of proconsular Asia, embracing Mysia, Lydia, and Caria (Pliny, h. n. 5, 27 (28) (others, 5, 100)): Acts 2:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the ancient Greek name for the region, which was used to refer to the eastern part of the Roman Empire, particularly the Roman province of Asia.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Ἀσία, as it refers specifically to a Roman province established after the Old Testament period. However, the concept of regions or territories can be found in various Hebrew terms related to land and geography.

Usage: The term Ἀσία is used in the New Testament to refer to the Roman province of Asia, a significant region for early Christianity. It appears in contexts related to Paul's missionary journeys and the spread of the Gospel.

Context: • Historical Context: The Roman province of Asia was established in 133 BC when the last king of Pergamum bequeathed his kingdom to Rome. It became a vital part of the Roman Empire, known for its wealth, culture, and strategic location. The province included major cities such as Ephesus, which served as a central hub for commerce and religion.

• Biblical Significance: Asia is mentioned several times in the New Testament, particularly in the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline Epistles. The Apostle Paul spent considerable time in this region during his missionary journeys. Notably, Ephesus, a city in Asia, was a focal point for Paul's ministry. The Book of Acts records that "all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks" (Acts 19:10, BSB).

• Cultural and Religious Influence: Asia was a melting pot of cultures and religions, with a strong presence of Greco-Roman deities and the imperial cult. The early Christian church faced challenges and opportunities in this diverse environment. The Book of Revelation addresses seven churches in Asia, highlighting the spiritual state and challenges of these early Christian communities (Revelation 1:4, 11, BSB).

• Paul's Relationship with Asia: Paul's relationship with the believers in Asia was profound. He wrote letters to the Ephesians and possibly to other churches in the region. His farewell address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:16-38 reflects his deep connection and concern for the church in Asia.

• Persecution and Growth: The early church in Asia experienced both persecution and growth. The opposition from local craftsmen in Ephesus, who felt threatened by the spread of Christianity, is a notable example (Acts 19:23-41, BSB). Despite challenges, the church in Asia played a crucial role in the expansion of Christianity.

Forms and Transliterations

Ασια Ἀσία Ἀσίᾳ Ασιαν Ἀσίαν Ασιας Ἀσίας Asia Asía Asíāi Asian Asían Asias Asías

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 2:9 N-AFS
GRK: καὶ τὴν Ἀσίαν
NAS: and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,
KJV: in Pontus, and Asia,
INT: and Asia

Acts 6:9 N-GFS
GRK: Κιλικίας καὶ Ἀσίας συζητοῦντες τῷ
NAS: from Cilicia and Asia, rose
KJV: and of Asia, disputing
INT: Cilicia and Asia disputing with

Acts 16:6 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ
NAS: to speak the word in Asia;
KJV: the word in Asia,
INT: in Asia

Acts 19:10 N-AFS
GRK: κατοικοῦντας τὴν Ἀσίαν ἀκοῦσαι τὸν
NAS: who lived in Asia heard
KJV: they which dwelt in Asia heard
INT: inhabited Asia heard the

Acts 19:22 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἀσίαν
NAS: he himself stayed in Asia for a while.
KJV: stayed in Asia for a season.
INT: in Asia

Acts 19:26 N-GFS
GRK: πάσης τῆς Ἀσίας ὁ Παῦλος
NAS: but in almost all of Asia, this Paul
KJV: almost throughout all Asia, this Paul
INT: of all Asia which Paul

Acts 19:27 N-NFS
GRK: ὅλη ἡ Ἀσία καὶ ἡ
NAS: all of Asia and the world
KJV: whom all Asia and the world
INT: all Asia and the

Acts 20:16 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ ἔσπευδεν γὰρ
NAS: not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying
KJV: spend the time in Asia: for he hasted,
INT: in Asia he was hastened indeed

Acts 20:18 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἀσίαν πῶς μεθ'
NAS: that I set foot in Asia, how
KJV: into Asia, after what manner
INT: in Asia how with

Acts 21:27 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς Ἀσίας Ἰουδαῖοι θεασάμενοι
NAS: the Jews from Asia, upon seeing
KJV: which were of Asia, when they saw
INT: from Asia Jews having seen

Acts 24:18 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς Ἀσίας Ἰουδαῖοι
NAS: But [there were] some Jews from Asia--
KJV: Jews from Asia found me
INT: from Asia Jews

Acts 27:2 N-AFS
GRK: κατὰ τὴν Ἀσίαν τόπους ἀνήχθημεν
NAS: along the coast of Asia, we put out to sea
KJV: the coasts of Asia; [one] Aristarchus,
INT: along Asia places we set sail

Romans 16:5 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀσίας εἰς Χριστόν
NAS: to Christ from Asia.
INT: a first-fruit of Achaia for Christ

1 Corinthians 16:19 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκκλησίαι τῆς Ἀσίας ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς
NAS: The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila
KJV: The churches of Asia salute you.
INT: churches of Asia greet you

2 Corinthians 1:8 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ ὅτι καθ'
NAS: which came [to us] in Asia, that we were burdened
KJV: to us in Asia, that we were pressed
INT: in Asia that against

2 Timothy 1:15 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ ὧν ἐστὶν
NAS: that all who are in Asia turned away
KJV: they which are in Asia be turned away from
INT: in Asia of whom is

1 Peter 1:1 N-GFS
GRK: Γαλατίας Καππαδοκίας Ἀσίας καὶ Βιθυνίας
NAS: Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
KJV: Cappadocia, Asia, and
INT: of Galatia of Cappadocia of Asia and Bithynia

Revelation 1:4 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ χάρις ὑμῖν
NAS: churches that are in Asia: Grace
KJV: are in Asia: Grace
INT: in Asia Grace to you

Strong's Greek 773
18 Occurrences

Ἀσίᾳ — 6 Occ.
Ἀσίαν — 5 Occ.
Ἀσίας — 7 Occ.