Strong's Lexicon Philippoi: Philippi Original Word: Φίλιπποι Word Origin: Derived from the name of Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Philippi, as it is a Greek and Roman city. However, the concept of cities and their significance can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and locations, such as עִיר (ir) for "city." Usage: Philippi was a prominent city in the region of Macedonia, known for its strategic location and historical significance. In the New Testament, it is primarily recognized as the site of the first Christian church in Europe, established by the Apostle Paul. Cultural and Historical Background: Philippi was originally a Thracian settlement before being conquered and expanded by Philip II of Macedon in 356 BC. It became a Roman colony in 42 BC after the Battle of Philippi, where Mark Antony and Octavian defeated the forces of Brutus and Cassius. As a Roman colony, Philippi enjoyed special privileges, including Roman citizenship for its inhabitants, which contributed to its prosperity and influence. The city was located on the Via Egnatia, a major Roman road, facilitating trade and travel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Philippos Definition Philippi, a city of Macedonia NASB Translation Philippi (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5375: ΦίλιπποιΦίλιπποι, Φιλίππων, οἱ (on the plural cf. Winers Grammar, § 27, 3), Philippi, a city of Macedonia Prima (see B. D., under the word Macedonia), situated on (near) the northern coast of the Aegean Sea, between the rivers Strymon and Nestus, and the cities Neapolis and Ampbipolis. It took its name from Philip I. of Macedon, who built it up from a village called Κρηνιδες, and adorned and fortified it: Acts 16:12 (on this passage, see κολωνία); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Philippi. Plural of Philippos; Philippi, a place in Macedonia -- Philippi. see GREEK Philippos Forms and Transliterations Φιλιπποις Φιλίπποις Φιλιππους Φιλίππους Φιλιππων Φιλίππων Philippois Philíppois Philippon Philippōn Philíppon Philíppōn Philippous PhilíppousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 16:12 N-AMSGRK: κἀκεῖθεν εἰς Φιλίππους ἥτις ἐστὶν NAS: and from there to Philippi, which KJV: from thence to Philippi, which is INT: from there to Philippi which is Acts 20:6 N-GMS Philippians 1:1 N-DMP 1 Thessalonians 2:2 N-DMP Strong's Greek 5375 |
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