Berean Strong's Lexicon Surakousai: Syracuse Original Word: Συράκουσαι Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name for the city of Syracuse, located on the eastern coast of the island of Sicily. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek "Surakousai," as it is a specific geographical location not mentioned in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "Surakousai" refers specifically to the ancient city of Syracuse. In the context of the New Testament, it is mentioned as a location visited by the Apostle Paul during his journey to Rome as a prisoner. Cultural and Historical Background: Syracuse was a prominent city in ancient Sicily, known for its rich history and cultural significance. Founded by Greek settlers in the 8th century BC, it became a major power in the Mediterranean. By the time of the New Testament, Syracuse was under Roman control, having been conquered in 212 BC. The city was renowned for its architecture, arts, and as a center of learning. Its strategic location made it an important stop for travelers and traders in the ancient world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Syracuse, a large maritime city of Sicily NASB Translation Syracuse (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4946: ΣυράκουσαιΣυράκουσαι (so accented commonly (Chandler §§ 172, 175); but according to Pape, Eigennamen, under the word, Συράκουσαι in Ptolemy, 3, 4, 9; 8, 9, 4), Συρακουσων, αἱ, Syracuse, a large maritime city of Sicily, having an excellent harbor and surrounded by a wall 180 stadia in length (so Strabo 6, p. 270; "but this statement exceeds the truth, the actual circuit being about 14 English miles or 122 stadia" (Leake, p. 279); see Dict. of Geogr. under the word, p. 1067b); now Siragosa: Acts 28:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Syracuse. Plural of uncertain derivation; Syracuse, the capital of Sicily -- Syracuse. Forms and Transliterations Συρακουσας Συρακούσας Surakousas Syrakousas SyrakoúsasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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