The meaning of “Ἀσία”
Understanding Asía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation Asia. - Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
Ἀσία
of uncertain derivation Asia. - Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 19:27 | “So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.” Word: Ἀσία (Asía) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:19 | “The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.” Word: Ἀσία (Asía) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:8 | “For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:” Word: Ἀσία (Asía) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:15 | “This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.” Word: Ἀσία (Asía) | |
| 1 Peter 1:1 | “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,” Word: Ἀσία (Asía) |