Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπαρχία”
Understanding eparchía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
province. - a special region of government, i.e. a Roman præfecture
G1885
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπαρχία
Phoneticep-ar-khee'-ah
Transliterationeparchía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
province. - a special region of government, i.e. a Roman præfecture
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 23:34 | “And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;” Word: ἐπαρχία (eparchía) | |
| Acts 25:1 | “Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Cesarea to Jerusalem.” Word: ἐπαρχία (eparchía) |