Greek Word Study

The meaning of Ἔφεσος

Understanding Éphesos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably of foreign origin Ephesus. - Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor

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Ἔφεσος

Phoneticef'-es-os
TransliterationÉphesos
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably of foreign origin Ephesus. - Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

15 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 19:17

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Word: Ἔφεσος (Éphesos)
1 Corinthians 16:8

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

Word: Ἔφεσος (Éphesos)
Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Word: Ἔφεσος (Éphesos)
1 Timothy 1:3

As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

Word: Ἔφεσος (Éphesos)
2 Timothy 4:12

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

Word: Ἔφεσος (Éphesos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
15x
Most Frequent Book
Acts

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