Strong's Lexicon Attaleia: Attalia Original Word: Ἀττάλεια Word Origin: Named after Attalus II Philadelphus, a king of Pergamon Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek proper noun "Attaleia," as it is a specific geographical location named during the Hellenistic period. Usage: Attaleia refers to a city in the region of Pamphylia, located on the southern coast of modern-day Turkey. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a place visited by the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Attalia was founded by Attalus II Philadelphus in the 2nd century BC and served as a major port city in the region of Pamphylia. It was known for its strategic location and served as a hub for trade and travel in the Mediterranean. During the Roman period, it became an important city in the province of Asia Minor. The city's significance in the early Christian era is highlighted by its mention in the Acts of the Apostles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Attalos (Attalus, a king of Pergamum) Definition Attalia, a city of Pamphylia NASB Translation Attalia (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 825: ἈττάλειαἈττάλεια (Ἀτταλλια T WH (see Iota)), Ἀτταλειας, ἡ, "Attalia], a maritime city of Pamphylia in Asia, very near the borders of Lycia, built and named by Attalus Philadelphus, king of Pergamum; now Antali (or Adalia; cf. Dict. of Geog.): Acts 14:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Attalia. From Attalos (a king of Pergamus); Attaleia, a place in Pamphylia -- Attalia. Forms and Transliterations Ἀττάλειαν Ατταλιαν Ἀτταλίαν αττέλεβος ατυχών Attaleian AttáleianLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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