The meaning of “Θεσσαλονίκη”
Understanding Thessaloníkē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Thessalonica. - Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor
Θεσσαλονίκη
Thessalonica. - Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:1 | “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:” Word: Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníkē) | |
| Acts 17:11 | “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Word: Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníkē) | |
| Acts 17:13 | “But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.” Word: Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníkē) | |
| Philippians 4:16 | “For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.” Word: Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníkē) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:10 | “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.” Word: Θεσσαλονίκη (Thessaloníkē) |