Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Δεκάπολις”
Understanding Dekápolis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Decapolis. - the ten-city region - the Decapolis, a district in Syria
G1179
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Δεκάπολις
Phoneticdek-ap'-ol-is
TransliterationDekápolis
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Decapolis. - the ten-city region - the Decapolis, a district in Syria
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:25 | “And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan. ” Word: Δεκάπολις (Dekápolis) | |
| Mark 5:20 | “And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.” Word: Δεκάπολις (Dekápolis) | |
| Mark 7:31 | “And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.” Word: Δεκάπολις (Dekápolis) |