Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Δαμασκός”
Understanding Damaskós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) Damascus. - Damascus, a city of Syria
G1154
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Δαμασκός
Phoneticdam-as-kos'
TransliterationDamaskós
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) Damascus. - Damascus, a city of Syria
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
15 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 9:27 | “But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.” Word: Δαμασκός (Damaskós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:32 | “In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:” Word: Δαμασκός (Damaskós) | |
| Galatians 1:17 | “Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.” Word: Δαμασκός (Damaskós) |