Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Φοινίκη”
Understanding Phoiníkē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Phenice, Phenicia. - palm-country - Phœnice (or Phœnicia), a region of Palestine
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Φοινίκη
Phoneticfoy-nee'-kay
TransliterationPhoiníkē
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Phenice, Phenicia. - palm-country - Phœnice (or Phœnicia), a region of Palestine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 11:19 | “Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.” Word: Φοινίκη (Phoiníkē) | |
| Acts 15:3 | “And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.” Word: Φοινίκη (Phoiníkē) | |
| Acts 21:2 | “And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.” Word: Φοινίκη (Phoiníkē) |