Strong's Lexicon Kurénaios: Cyrenian Original Word: Κυρηναῖος Word Origin: From Κυρήνη (Kyrēnē), a city in North Africa Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Kurénaios," as it is a term specific to the Greek context of the New Testament. However, the concept of foreigners or those from distant lands is present in various Hebrew terms describing Gentiles or non-Israelites. Usage: The term "Kurénaios" refers to an inhabitant or native of Cyrene, a prominent city in the region of Cyrenaica in North Africa. In the New Testament, it is most notably used to describe Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus. Cultural and Historical Background: Cyrene was a Greek colony located in present-day Libya. It was a significant center of commerce and culture in the ancient world, known for its intellectual and philosophical contributions. The Jewish community in Cyrene was substantial, and many Cyrenians were present in Jerusalem during major Jewish festivals, such as Passover. This cultural exchange is evident in the New Testament, where Cyrenians are mentioned among the early Christian believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Kuréné Definition of Cyrene NASB Translation Cyrene (5), Cyrenians (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2956: ΚυρηναῖοςΚυρηναῖος, Κυρηναίου, ὁ (Κυρήνη, which see), a Cyrenaean (A. V. (R. V. Acts 6:9) Cyrenian), a native of Cyrene: Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26; Acts 6:9; Acts 11:20; Acts 13:1. ((Herodotus, others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Cyrene, Cyrenian. From Kurene; i.e. Cyrenaean, i.e. Inhabitant of Cyrene -- of Cyrene, Cyrenian. see GREEK Kurene Forms and Transliterations Κυρηναιοι Κυρηναῖοι Κυρηναιον Κυρηναῖον Κυρηναιος Κυρηναῖος Κυρηναιων Κυρηναίων Kurenaioi Kurēnaioi Kurenaion Kurēnaion Kurēnaiōn Kurenaios Kurēnaios Kyrenaioi Kyrenaîoi Kyrēnaioi Kyrēnaîoi Kyrenaion Kyrenaíon Kyrenaîon Kyrēnaion Kyrēnaiōn Kyrēnaíōn Kyrēnaîon Kyrenaios Kyrenaîos Kyrēnaios KyrēnaîosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 27:32 N-AMSGRK: εὗρον ἄνθρωπον Κυρηναῖον ὀνόματι Σίμωνα NAS: a man of Cyrene named KJV: a man of Cyrene, Simon INT: they found a man of Cyrene by name Simon Mark 15:21 N-AMS Luke 23:26 N-AMS Acts 6:9 N-GMP Acts 11:20 N-NMP Acts 13:1 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2956 |
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