Strong's Lexicon Trachónitis: Trachonitis Original Word: Τραχωνῖτις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "τραχύς" (trachys), meaning "rough" or "rugged." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Trachonitis, as it is a specific Greek term for a region during the Roman period. Usage: Trachonitis refers to a region in the northeastern part of ancient Palestine, known for its rugged and rocky terrain. It is mentioned in the context of the political divisions during the time of Jesus. Cultural and Historical Background: Trachonitis was part of the tetrarchy of Herod Philip, one of the sons of Herod the Great. The region was known for its difficult terrain, which made it a place of refuge for outlaws and a challenge for governance. It was located to the east of the Sea of Galilee and was part of the larger Roman province of Syria. The area was inhabited by various groups, including Nabateans and Itureans, and was known for its volcanic landscape. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom trachus Definition Trachonitis, a rough region S. of Damascus NASB Translation Trachonitis (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5139: ΤραχωνῖτιςΤραχωνῖτις, Τραχωνίτιδος, ἡ, Trachonitis, a rough ((Greek τραχύς)) region, tenanted by robbers, situated between Antilibanus (on the west) and the mountains of Batanaea (on the east), and bounded on the N. by the territory of Damascus: Luke 3:1 (Josephus, Antiquities 16, 9, 3 and often). (See Porter in BB. DD.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Trachonitis. From a derivative of trachus; rough district; Trachonitis, a region of Syria -- Trachonitis. see GREEK trachus Forms and Transliterations Τραχωνιτιδος Τραχωνίτιδος Trachonitidos Trachonítidos Trachōnitidos TrachōnítidosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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