882. Achaia

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Achaia: Achaia

Original Word: Ἀχαΐα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Achaia
Pronunciation: ah-khah-EE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ach-ah-ee'-ah)
Definition: Achaia
Meaning: the Roman Province Achaia, governed by a proconsul, and practically conterminous with modern Greece before 1912.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Achaia.

Of uncertain derivation; Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe -- Achaia.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Achaia, a Roman province incl. most of Greece
NASB Translation
Achaia (10).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 882: Ἀχαΐα

Ἀχαΐα (WH Ἀχαΐα (see Iota)), Ἀχαΐας, ἡ, Achaia;

1. in a restricted sense, the maritime region of northern Peloponnesus.

2. in a broader sense, from on (yet see Dict. of Geog. under the word), a Roman province embracing all Greece except Thessaly. So in the N. T.: Acts 18:12, 27; Acts 19:21; Romans 15:26; Romans 16:5 Rec.; 1 Corinthians 16:15; 2 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 11:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:7f (B. D. under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name for a region in the northern part of the Peloponnese in Greece.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Ἀχαΐα, as it refers specifically to a Roman province established during the New Testament era. However, the concept of regions or provinces can be related to various Hebrew terms for territories or lands, though none correspond directly to Achaia.

Usage: The term Ἀχαΐα is used in the New Testament to denote the Roman province of Achaia. It appears in several passages, often in conjunction with Macedonia, as part of the early Christian mission field.

Context: Achaia was a significant Roman province during the New Testament period, encompassing the southern part of Greece, including the Peloponnese and parts of central Greece. It was established as a senatorial province in 27 BC, with Corinth as its capital. The region was known for its cultural and economic influence, being a center of trade and philosophy.

In the New Testament, Achaia is mentioned in the context of Paul's missionary journeys. The Apostle Paul visited Achaia, and the city of Corinth became a major center for early Christianity. The believers in Achaia are noted for their faith and generosity. For instance, in 2 Corinthians 9:2, Paul commends the Achaian believers for their readiness to contribute to the needs of the saints: "For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give, and your zeal has stirred most of them to action."

Achaia is also mentioned in Acts 18:12, where Gallio, the proconsul of Achaia, dismisses charges against Paul, illustrating the legal and political environment of the region. Additionally, in Romans 15:26, Paul refers to the contributions made by the churches in Macedonia and Achaia for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem, highlighting the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities.

Forms and Transliterations

Αχαια Ἀχαία Ἀχαίᾳ Ἀχαΐα Ἀχαΐᾳ Αχαιαν Ἀχαίαν Ἀχαΐαν Αχαιας Ἀχαίας Ἀχαΐας Achaia Achaía Achaíāi Achaian Achaían Achaias Achaías

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 18:12 N-GFS
GRK: ὄντος τῆς Ἀχαίας κατεπέστησαν οἱ
NAS: was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews
KJV: was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews
INT: being of Achaia rose up against the

Acts 18:27 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἀχαίαν προτρεψάμενοι οἱ
NAS: to go across to Achaia, the brethren
KJV: into Achaia, the brethren
INT: into Achaia having encouraged [him] the

Acts 19:21 N-AFS
GRK: Μακεδονίαν καὶ Ἀχαίαν πορεύεσθαι εἰς
NAS: Macedonia and Achaia, saying,
KJV: Macedonia and Achaia, to go to
INT: Macedonia and Achaia to go to

Romans 15:26 N-NFS
GRK: Μακεδονία καὶ Ἀχαία κοινωνίαν τινὰ
NAS: For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased
KJV: and Achaia to make
INT: Macedonia and Achaia a contribution certain

1 Corinthians 16:15 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαίας καὶ εἰς
NAS: that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted
KJV: the firstfruits of Achaia, and
INT: first-fruit of Achaia and for

2 Corinthians 1:1 N-DFS
GRK: ὅλῃ τῇ Ἀχαίᾳ
NAS: the saints who are throughout Achaia:
KJV: in all Achaia:
INT: all of Achaia

2 Corinthians 9:2 N-NFS
GRK: Μακεδόσιν ὅτι Ἀχαία παρεσκεύασται ἀπὸ
NAS: you to the Macedonians, [namely], that Achaia has been prepared
KJV: that Achaia was ready
INT: to Macedonians that Achaia has been prepared from

2 Corinthians 11:10 N-GFS
GRK: κλίμασιν τῆς Ἀχαίας
NAS: in the regions of Achaia.
KJV: in the regions of Achaia.
INT: regions of Achaia

1 Thessalonians 1:7 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀχαίᾳ
NAS: in Macedonia and in Achaia.
KJV: Macedonia and Achaia.
INT: in Achaia

1 Thessalonians 1:8 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀχαίᾳ ἀλλ' ἐν
NAS: in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every
KJV: Macedonia and Achaia, but also
INT: in Achaia but in

Strong's Greek 882
10 Occurrences

Ἀχαία — 5 Occ.
Ἀχαίαν — 2 Occ.
Ἀχαίας — 3 Occ.