Strong's Lexicon Philippésios: Philippian Original Word: Φιλιππήσιος Word Origin: Derived from Φίλιπποι (Philippoi), referring to the city of Philippi. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Philippésios," as it is a specific term related to a Greek city and its inhabitants. Usage: The term "Philippésios" refers to an inhabitant or native of Philippi, a city in Macedonia. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the people of the church in Philippi, to whom the Apostle Paul addressed his Epistle to the Philippians. Cultural and Historical Background: Philippi was a significant city in ancient Macedonia, named after Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. It was a Roman colony and a major city on the Via Egnatia, the road connecting Rome to the eastern provinces. The city was known for its strategic military and commercial importance. The church in Philippi was the first Christian community established by Paul in Europe, as recorded in Acts 16. The Philippians were known for their generosity and support of Paul's ministry. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Philippoi Definition a Philippian NASB Translation Philippians (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5374: ΦιλιππήσιοςΦιλιππήσιος, Φιλιππησιου, ὁ, a Philippian: Philippians 4:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Philippian. From Philippoi; a Philippesian (Philippian), i.e. Native of Philippi -- Philippian. see GREEK Philippoi Forms and Transliterations Φιλιππησιοι Φιλιππήσιοι Philippesioi Philippēsioi PhilippḗsioiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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