Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Κύπριος”
Understanding Kýprios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Cyprus. - a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Κύπριος
Phonetickoo'-pree-os
TransliterationKýprios
Grammar Code
N:N--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Cyprus. - a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 4:36 | “And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,” Word: Κύπριος (Kýprios) | |
| Acts 11:20 | “And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.” Word: Κύπριος (Kýprios) | |
| Acts 21:16 | “There went with us also certain of the disciples of Cesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.” Word: Κύπριος (Kýprios) |