2179. Ephesinos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Ephesinos: Ephesian

Original Word: Ἐφεσῖνος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Ephesinos
Pronunciation: ef-es-ee-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (ef-es-ee'-nos)
Definition: Ephesian
Meaning: of Ephesus

Word Origin: Derived from Ἔφεσος (Ephesos), referring to the city of Ephesus.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Ephesinos," as it is a term specific to the Greek language and culture, referring to the city of Ephesus.

Usage: The term "Ephesinos" is used to describe something or someone originating from or belonging to the city of Ephesus. In the New Testament, it is primarily used to refer to the inhabitants of Ephesus or things pertaining to the city.

Cultural and Historical Background: Ephesus was a prominent city in the Roman province of Asia, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was a major center of trade and culture, known for its grand temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus was also a significant location for early Christianity, as it was visited by the Apostle Paul, who established a church there. The city is mentioned in several New Testament writings, including the Book of Acts and the Epistle to the Ephesians.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for Ephesos, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2179: Ἐφεσινος

Ἐφεσινος, Ἐφεσινη, Ἐφεσινον, Ephesian: Revelation 2:1 Rec.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Ephesus.

From Ephesos; Ephesine, or situated at Ephesus -- of Ephesus.

see GREEK Ephesos

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