Strong's Lexicon Asia: Asia Original Word: Ἀσία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name for the region, Ἀσία. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek term "Asia" as it refers specifically to a Roman province not mentioned in the Old Testament. Usage: In the New Testament, "Asia" refers to the Roman province located in the western part of what is now modern-day Turkey. It was a significant region during the time of the early church, encompassing cities such as Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and others. The term is used to denote both the geographical area and the administrative province under Roman rule. Cultural and Historical Background: Asia Minor was a melting pot of cultures, religions, and philosophies during the first century. It was a hub of commerce and trade, with Ephesus being one of its most prominent cities. The region was known for its diverse population, including Greeks, Romans, Jews, and various indigenous peoples. The presence of numerous temples and religious practices made it a challenging yet fertile ground for the spread of Christianity. The Apostle Paul spent considerable time in Asia, particularly in Ephesus, establishing churches and spreading the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Asia, a Roman province NASB Translation Asia (18). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 773: ἈσίαἈσία, 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 2. A part of proconsular Asia, embracing Mysia, Lydia, and Caria (Pliny, h. n. 5, 27 (28) (others, 5, 100)): Acts 2:9. Of uncertain derivation; Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore -- Asia. Englishman's Concordance Acts 2:9 N-AFSGRK: καὶ τὴν Ἀσίαν NAS: and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, KJV: in Pontus, and Asia, INT: and Asia Acts 6:9 N-GFS Acts 16:6 N-DFS Acts 19:10 N-AFS Acts 19:22 N-AFS Acts 19:26 N-GFS Acts 19:27 N-NFS Acts 20:16 N-DFS Acts 20:18 N-AFS Acts 21:27 N-GFS Acts 24:18 N-GFS Acts 27:2 N-AFS Romans 16:5 N-GFS 1 Corinthians 16:19 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 1:8 N-DFS 2 Timothy 1:15 N-DFS 1 Peter 1:1 N-GFS Revelation 1:4 N-DFS Strong's Greek 773 |
|
