The meaning of “Μακεδών”
Understanding Makedṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation of Macedonia, Macedonian. - a Macedon (Macedonian), i.e. inhabitant of Macedonia
Μακεδών
of uncertain derivation of Macedonia, Macedonian. - a Macedon (Macedonian), i.e. inhabitant of Macedonia
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 16:9 | “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.” Word: Μακεδών (Makedṓn) | |
| Acts 19:29 | “And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.” Word: Μακεδών (Makedṓn) | |
| Acts 27:2 | “And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.” Word: Μακεδών (Makedṓn) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:2 | “For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.” Word: Μακεδών (Makedṓn) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:4 | “Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.” Word: Μακεδών (Makedṓn) |