Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ἀθῆναι”
Understanding Athēnai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
plural of (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city) Athens. - Athenæ, the capitol of Greece
G116
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ἀθῆναι
Phoneticath-ay-nahee
TransliterationAthēnai
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
plural of (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city) Athens. - Athenæ, the capitol of Greece
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:16 | “Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.” Word: Ἀθῆναι (Athēnai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:28 | “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens. ” Word: Ἀθῆναι (Athēnai) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:18 | “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens. ” Word: Ἀθῆναι (Athēnai) |