Strong's Lexicon Antipatris: Antipatris Original Word: Ἀντιπατρίς Word Origin: Named after Antipater, the father of Herod the Great Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Antipatris, as it is a Greco-Roman city established during the Herodian period. Usage: Antipatris is a city mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. It served as a waypoint on the journey of the Apostle Paul when he was being transferred under Roman guard from Jerusalem to Caesarea. Cultural and Historical Background: Antipatris was a city built by Herod the Great and named in honor of his father, Antipater. It was strategically located on the Roman road between Jerusalem and Caesarea, making it an important stop for travelers and military movements. The city was known for its lush surroundings and was situated in a fertile plain, contributing to its significance in the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anti and patris Definition Antipatris, a city between Joppa and Caesarea in Pal. NASB Translation Antipatris (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 494: ἈντιπατρίςἈντιπατρίς, Ἀντιπατριδος, ἡ, Antipatris, a city situated between Joppa and Caesarea, in a very fertile region, not far from the coast; formerly called Χαβαρζαβα (others, Καφαρσαβα (or Καφαρσαβα)) (Josephus, Antiquities 13, 15, 1), and afterward rebuilt by Herod the Great and named Antipatris in honor of his father Antipater (Josephus, b. j. 1, 21, 9): Acts 23:31. Cf. Robinson, Researches etc. 3:45f; Later Researches, iii. 138f (also Bib. Sacr. for 1843, pp. 478-498; and for 1853, p. 528f). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Antipatris. From the same as Antipas; Antipatris, a place in Palestine -- Antipatris. see GREEK Antipas Forms and Transliterations Αντιπατριδα Ἀντιπατρίδα Antipatrida AntipatrídaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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