Lexicon Beroiaios: Berean Original Word: Βεροιαῖος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Berea. From Beroia; a Beroeoean or native of Beroea -- of Berea. see GREEK Beroia Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 961: ΒεροιαῖοςΒεροιαῖος, Βεροιαια, Βεροιαιον, Beraean: Acts 20:4. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Βέροια (Beroia), a city in Macedonia.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Βεροιαῖος, as it is a specific term referring to the inhabitants of a Greek city. However, the concept of examining the Scriptures and noble character can be related to various Hebrew terms that describe wisdom, understanding, and discernment, such as חָכְמָה (chokmah • wisdom) and בִּינָה (binah • understanding). Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to refer to individuals from the city of Beroea, particularly in the context of their reception of the Gospel message. Context: Βεροιαῖος (Beroiaios) refers to the people of Beroea, a city located in the region of Macedonia. Beroea is noted in the New Testament for its noble character, particularly in the way its inhabitants received the message of the Gospel. In Acts 17:10-12, Paul and Silas visit Beroea after leaving Thessalonica. The Bereans are commended for their eagerness to receive the word and their diligence in examining the Scriptures daily to verify the teachings they received. This passage highlights the Bereans' open-mindedness and commitment to truth, setting an example for believers in their approach to Scripture. Forms and Transliterations Βεροιαιος Βεροιαῖος Beroiaios BeroiaîosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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