The meaning of “Συρία”
Understanding Syría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of Hebrew origin (צֹר) Syria. - Syria (i.e. Tsyria or Tyre), a region of Asia
Συρία
probably of Hebrew origin (צֹר) Syria. - Syria (i.e. Tsyria or Tyre), a region of Asia
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:24 | “And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.” Word: Συρία (Syría) | |
| Luke 2:2 | “(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)” Word: Συρία (Syría) | |
| Acts 18:18 | “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.” Word: Συρία (Syría) | |
| Galatians 1:21 | “Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;” Word: Συρία (Syría) |