Strong's Lexicon Italikos: Italian Original Word: Ἰταλικός Word Origin: Derived from Ἰταλία (Italia), referring to Italy. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Italikos," as it is a term specific to the Greek language and the context of the Roman Empire. However, references to regions and peoples in the Hebrew Bible often use terms that describe geographic and ethnic identities, similar to how "Italikos" functions in the Greek. Usage: The term "Italikos" is used to describe something or someone that is Italian, pertaining to Italy. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to denote a connection to the region of Italy, which was a significant part of the Roman Empire during the time of the early church. Cultural and Historical Background: Italy, during the New Testament period, was the heart of the Roman Empire, with Rome as its capital. The Roman Empire was a dominant political and cultural force, influencing many aspects of life in the Mediterranean world. The presence of Italian elements in the New Testament reflects the widespread reach and influence of Roman culture and governance. Understanding the role of Italy and its people helps in comprehending the socio-political backdrop of the early Christian church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Italia Definition Italian NASB Translation Italian (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2483: ἸταλικόςἸταλικός, Ἰταλικη, Ἰταλικον (Ἰταλία) (from Plato down), Italian: σπεῖρα Ἰταλικη, the Italian cohort (composed of Italian, not provincial, soldiers), Acts 10:1; cf. Schürer, in the Zeitschrift f. wissensch. Theol. for 1875, p. 422ff; (Hackett, in B. D. American edition under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Italian. From Italia; Italic, i.e. Belonging to Italia -- Italian. see GREEK Italia Forms and Transliterations Ιταλικης Ἰταλικῆς ιταμία ιταμίας ιταμός ιτέα ιτέαις ιτέας Italikes Italikês Italikēs Italikē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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