Berean Strong's Lexicon Phoiniké: Phoenicia Original Word: Φοινίκη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "φοῖνιξ" (phoinix), meaning "palm tree" or "Phoenician." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Phoiniké, the region of Phoenicia is associated with the Hebrew word "כְּנַעַן" (Canaan), as the Phoenicians were part of the broader Canaanite culture. Usage: Phoiniké refers to the ancient region of Phoenicia, a coastal area in the eastern Mediterranean, known for its maritime trade and the spread of the Phoenician alphabet. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a geographical location visited by early Christians. Cultural and Historical Background: Phoenicia was an influential ancient civilization located in what is now modern-day Lebanon, parts of Syria, and northern Israel. Known for their seafaring skills, the Phoenicians established trade networks across the Mediterranean. They were instrumental in the spread of the alphabet, which greatly influenced Greek and Latin scripts. The region was known for its production of purple dye, derived from the murex snail, which was highly valued in antiquity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from phoinix Definition Phoenicia, a region N. of Galilee NASB Translation Phoenicia (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5403: ΦοινίκηΦοινίκη, Φοινίκης, ἡ, Phoenice or Phoenicia, in the apostolic age a tract of the province of Syria, situated on the coast of the Mediterranean between the river Eleutherus and the promontory of Carmel, some thirty miles long and two or three broad (but see BB. DD., under the word): Acts 11:19; Acts 15:3; Acts 21:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance PhoeniciaFrom phoinix; palm-country; Phoenice (or Phoenicia), a region of Palestine -- Phenice, Phenicia. see GREEK phoinix Forms and Transliterations Φοινικην Φοινίκην Φοινικης Φοινίκης φοινικώνος Phoiniken Phoinikēn Phoiníken Phoiníkēn Phoinikes Phoinikēs Phoiníkes PhoiníkēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 11:19 N-GFSGRK: διῆλθον ἕως Φοινίκης καὶ Κύπρου NAS: made their way to Phoenicia and Cyprus KJV: as far as Phenice, and INT: passed through to Phoenicia and Cyprus Acts 15:3 N-AFS Acts 21:2 N-AFS Strong's Greek 5403 |
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