Strong's Lexicon Tarsos: Tarsus Original Word: Ταρσός Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Tarsos, as it is a specific Greek term referring to a city in the Roman Empire. Usage: Tarsos refers to the ancient city of Tarsus, located in the region of Cilicia in modern-day Turkey. It is most notably recognized as the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, who is also known as Saul of Tarsus. The city is mentioned in the New Testament as a significant location in Paul's life and ministry. Cultural and Historical Background: Tarsus was a prominent city in the Roman province of Cilicia, known for its cultural and intellectual influence. It was a center of learning and philosophy, rivaling other great cities like Athens and Alexandria. As a free city within the Roman Empire, Tarsus enjoyed certain privileges, including self-governance and exemption from some taxes. The city's strategic location on the trade routes between Asia Minor and the Mediterranean contributed to its prosperity and diverse population. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Tarsus, a city of Cilicia NASB Translation Tarsus (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5019: ΤαρσόςΤαρσός, Ταρσου, ἡ (on its accent cf. Chandler §§ 317, 318), in secular authors also Ταρσοι, ταρσῶν, αἱ, Tarsus, a maritime city, the capital of Cilicia during the Roman period (Josephus, Antiquities 1, 6, 1), situated on the river Cydnus, which divided it into two parts (hence, the plural Ταρσοι). It was not only large and populous, but also renowned for its Greek learning and its numerous schools of philosophers (Strabo 14, p. 613 (cf. Lightfoot on Colossians, p. 303f)). Moreover, it was a free city (Pliny, 5, 22), and exempt alike from the jurisdiction of a Roman governor, and the maintenance of a Roman garrison; although it was not a Roman 'colony'. It had received its freedom from Antony (Appendix, b. 104:5, 7) on the condition that it might retain its own magistrates and laws, but should acknowledge the Roman sovereignty and furnish auxiliaries in time of war. It is now called Tarso or Tersus, a mean city of some 6,000 inhabitants (others set the number very much higher). It was the birthplace of the apostle Paul: Acts 9:30; Acts 11:25; Acts 22:3. (BB. DD., under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, 1:78f cf. 2.) Perhaps the same as tarsos (a flat basket); Tarsus, a place in Asia Minor -- Tarsus. Englishman's Concordance Acts 9:30 N-AFSGRK: αὐτὸν εἰς Ταρσόν NAS: and sent him away to Tarsus. KJV: forth to Tarsus. INT: him to Tarsus Acts 11:25 N-AFS Acts 22:3 N-DFS Strong's Greek 5019 |
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