◄ 3318. Mesopotamia ►
Lexicon Mesopotamia: Mesopotamia Original Word: Μεσοποταμία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Mesopotamia Pronunciation: meh-so-po-tah-MEE-ah Phonetic Spelling: (mes-op-ot-am-ee'-ah) Definition: Mesopotamia Meaning: Mesopotamia, the Country between the (two) Rivers, i.e. the Euphrates and the Tigris. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mesopotamia. From mesos and potamos; Mesopotamia (as lying between the Euphrates and the Tigris; compare 'Aram Naharayim), a region of Asia -- Mesopotamia. see GREEK mesos see GREEK potamos see HEBREW 'Aram Naharayim NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from mesos and potamos Definition Mesopotamia, a region through which the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow NASB Translation Mesopotamia (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3318: Μεσοποταμία Μεσοποταμία, Μεσοποταμίας, ἡ (feminine of μεσοποτάμιος, Μεσοποταμία, μεσοποταμιον, namely, χώρα; from μέσος and ποταμός), Mesopotamia, the name, not so much political as geographical (scarcely in use before the time of Alexander the Great), of a region in Asia, lying between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris (whence it took its name; cf. Arrian. anab. Alex. 7, 7; Tar. ann. 6, 37; נַהֲרַיִם אֲרַם, Aram of the two rivers, Genesis 24:10), bounded on the north by the range of Taurus and on the south by the Persian Gulf; many Jews bad settled in it (Josephus, Antiquities 12, 3, 4): Acts 2:9; Acts 7:2. (Cf. Socin in Encycl. Brit. edition 9, under the word; Rawlinson, Herodotus, vol. i. Essay ix.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words μέσος (mesos), meaning "middle," and ποταμός (potamos), meaning "river." Thus, Μεσοποταμία literally means "between the rivers." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5102 נָהָר (nahar) • river • H5104 נָהָר (nahar) • river, stream • H6578 פְּרָת (Perath) • Euphrates • H2315 חִדֶּקֶל (Chiddekel) • Tigris These Hebrew entries correspond to the rivers that define the Mesopotamian region, emphasizing its geographical and historical context within the biblical narrative. Usage: The term Μεσοποταμία is used in the New Testament to refer to the geographical region known as Mesopotamia. It appears in the context of describing the origins of certain people or events. Context: Mesopotamia, as referenced in the New Testament, is a significant geographical and historical region situated in the Near East. It is often recognized as the "land between the rivers," specifically the Tigris and Euphrates. This area is known for its rich history and is considered one of the earliest centers of human civilization, giving rise to ancient cultures such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. In the New Testament, Mesopotamia is mentioned in Acts 2:9, where it is listed among the regions from which Jews had come to Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost: "Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia" (BSB). This reference highlights the diverse origins of the Jewish diaspora present in Jerusalem during this significant event, underscoring the widespread influence and reach of Jewish communities across the ancient world. The historical and cultural significance of Mesopotamia is further underscored by its role in the Old Testament narratives, where it is often associated with the patriarchal stories, including the journey of Abraham, who originated from Ur of the Chaldeans, a city located in southern Mesopotamia. Forms and Transliterations Μεσοποταμια Μεσοποταμίᾳ Μεσοποταμιαν Μεσοποταμίαν Mesopotamia Mesopotamíāi Mesopotamian Mesopotamían Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 2:9 N-AFS GRK: κατοικοῦντες τὴν Μεσοποταμίαν Ἰουδαίαν τε NAS: and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea KJV: the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and INT: inhabit Mesopotamia Judea also Acts 7:2 N-DFS GRK: ἐν τῇ Μεσοποταμίᾳ πρὶν ἢ NAS: Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before KJV: when he was in Mesopotamia, before he INT: in Mesopotamia before than Strong's Greek 3318 2 Occurrences Μεσοποταμίᾳ — 1 Occ. Μεσοποταμίαν — 1 Occ.