4948. Suros
Strong's Lexicon
Suros: Syrian

Original Word: Σύρος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Suros
Pronunciation: SOO-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (soo'-ros)
Definition: Syrian
Meaning: Syrian, belonging to Syria.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word "Aram" (אֲרָם), referring to the region and people of Syria.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H758 (אֲרָם, Aram): Refers to the region of Aram, often translated as Syria in English Bibles.

Usage: The term "Suros" refers to an inhabitant of Syria, a region located to the north of Israel. In the New Testament, it is used to describe people from this area, highlighting their ethnic and cultural identity.

Cultural and Historical Background: Syria, known in ancient times as Aram, was a significant region in the Near East, with a rich history of interaction with Israel. The Syrians were known for their advanced civilization and were often both allies and adversaries of Israel throughout biblical history. The region was a melting pot of cultures and languages, contributing to its diverse and influential role in the ancient world.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Suria
Definition
Syrian
NASB Translation
Syrian (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4948: Σύρος

Σύρος, Σύρου, , a Syrian, i. e. a native or an inhabitant of Syria: Luke 4:27; feminine Σύρα, a Syrian woman, Mark 7:26 Tr WH marginal reading ((Herodotus, others.))

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Syrian.

From the same as Suria; a Syran (i.e. Probably Tyrian), a native of Syria -- Syrian.

see GREEK Suria

Forms and Transliterations
Συρος Σύρος Suros Syros Sýros
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 4:27 N-NMS
GRK: Ναιμὰν ὁ Σύρος
NAS: but only Naaman the Syrian.
KJV: saving Naaman the Syrian.
INT: Naaman the Syrian

Strong's Greek 4948
1 Occurrence


Σύρος — 1 Occ.

















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