961. Beroiaios
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Beroiaios: Berean

Original Word: Βεροιαῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Beroiaios
Pronunciation: beh-roi-AH-yos
Phonetic Spelling: (ber-oy-ah'-yos)
Definition: Berean
Meaning: belonging to Berea, Berean.

Word Origin: Derived from Βέροια (Beroia), a city in Macedonia

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Beroiaios," as it is a specific reference to the inhabitants of a Greek city. However, the concept of being noble-minded and diligent in studying the Scriptures can be related to Hebrew terms for wisdom and understanding, such as חָכְמָה (chokmah, Strong's H2451) and בִּינָה (binah, Strong's H998).

Usage: The term "Beroiaios" refers to an inhabitant of Berea, a city in ancient Macedonia. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the people of Berea who were noted for their noble character and eagerness to receive the word of God, as well as their diligence in examining the Scriptures.

Cultural and Historical Background: Berea was a city located in the Roman province of Macedonia. It was known for its strategic location and its vibrant Jewish community. The Bereans are historically significant for their exemplary response to the Gospel message. Unlike some other cities where Paul preached, the Bereans were commended for their open-mindedness and their commitment to verifying Paul's teachings against the Hebrew Scriptures.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 961: Βεροιαῖος

Βεροιαῖος, Βεροιαια, Βεροιαιον, Beraean: Acts 20:4.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Berea.

From Beroia; a Beroeoean or native of Beroea -- of Berea.

see GREEK Beroia

Forms and Transliterations
Βεροιαιος Βεροιαῖος Beroiaios Beroiaîos
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 20:4 Adj-NMS
GRK: Σώπατρος Πύρρου Βεροιαῖος Θεσσαλονικέων δὲ
NAS: by Sopater of Berea, [the son] of Pyrrhus,
KJV: Sopater of Berea; and
INT: Sopater Pyrrhus a Berean of thessalonians moreover

Strong's Greek 961
1 Occurrence


Βεροιαῖος — 1 Occ.

















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