825. Attaleia

Lexicon

Attaleia: Attalia

Original Word: Ἀττάλεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Attaleia
Pronunciation: at-tal-i'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (at-tal'-i-ah)
Definition: Attalia
Meaning: Attalia, the port of Perga in Pamphylia.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Attalia.

From Attalos (a king of Pergamus); Attaleia, a place in Pamphylia -- Attalia.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Attalos (Attalus, a king of Pergamum)
Definition
Attalia, a city of Pamphylia
NASB Translation
Attalia (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 825: Ἀττάλεια

Ἀττάλεια (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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the name of Attalus II Philadelphus, a king of Pergamon who founded the city.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Ἀττάλεια, as it is a proper noun specific to a Hellenistic city. However, the concept of cities and regions as centers of missionary activity can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and regions in the Old Testament, such as עִיר (ir, "city") and אֶרֶץ (eretz, "land" or "region").

Usage: The term Ἀττάλεια is used in the New Testament to denote the city where Paul and Barnabas sailed from during their missionary journeys. It is mentioned once in the New Testament.

Context: • Historical Context: Attaleia was founded in the 2nd century BC by Attalus II, a ruler of the Hellenistic kingdom of Pergamon. The city was strategically located on the Mediterranean coast, serving as a significant port and trade center in the region of Pamphylia.
• Biblical Significance: In the New Testament, Attaleia is mentioned in the context of the Apostle Paul's first missionary journey. After preaching the gospel in various cities, Paul and Barnabas traveled to Attaleia before setting sail for Antioch. This is recorded in Acts 14:25: "And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia."
• Archaeological Insights: The ancient city of Attaleia is known today as Antalya, a major city in Turkey. Archaeological findings in the area include remnants of Roman and Byzantine structures, reflecting its historical significance as a bustling port city.
• Theological Reflection: The mention of Attaleia in the Acts of the Apostles highlights the expansive reach of early Christian missionary efforts. It underscores the commitment of Paul and Barnabas to spread the gospel across diverse regions, utilizing key urban centers as launching points for their mission.

Forms and Transliterations

Ἀττάλειαν Ατταλιαν Ἀτταλίαν αττέλεβος ατυχών Attaleian Attáleian

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 14:25 N-AFS
GRK: κατέβησαν εἰς Ἀττάλειαν
NAS: in Perga, they went down to Attalia.
KJV: they went down into Attalia:
INT: they came down to Attalia

Strong's Greek 825
1 Occurrence

Ἀττάλειαν — 1 Occ.