The meaning of “Ἀχαΐα”
Understanding Achaḯa reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation Achaia. - Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe
Ἀχαΐα
of uncertain derivation Achaia. - Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:27 | “And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:” Word: Ἀχαΐα (Achaḯa) | |
| Romans 16:5 | “Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.” Word: Ἀχαΐα (Achaḯa) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:15 | “I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)” Word: Ἀχαΐα (Achaḯa) | |
| 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: Ἀχαΐα (Achaḯa) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:8 | “For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.” Word: Ἀχαΐα (Achaḯa) |