◄ 4668. Smurnaios ►
Strong's Lexicon Smurnaios: Smyrnaean, of Smyrna Original Word: Σμυρναῖος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: Smurnaios Pronunciation: smoor-NIGH-os Phonetic Spelling: (smoor-nah'-yos) Definition: Smyrnaean, of Smyrna Meaning: of Smyrna Word Origin: Derived from Σμύρνα (Smyrna), a city in Asia Minor Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Smurnaios," as it is a specific reference to a Greek city. However, the concept of faithfulness amidst persecution can be related to various Hebrew terms for faithfulness and endurance, such as אֱמוּנָה (emunah, Strong's H530). Usage: The term "Smurnaios" refers to something or someone originating from the ancient city of Smyrna. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the church or believers located in Smyrna, one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. Cultural and Historical Background: Smyrna was an ancient city located in what is now modern-day Izmir, Turkey. It was a significant port city known for its wealth, beauty, and strategic location. During the Roman period, Smyrna was a center of emperor worship and had a large population of Jews. The Christian community in Smyrna faced persecution, as indicated in the Book of Revelation. The city was known for its loyalty to Rome, which often put Christians at odds with the local authorities and the general populace. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from Smurna Definition of Smyrna. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4668: Σμυρναῖος Σμυρναῖος, Σμυρναιου, ὁ, ἡ, of or belonging to Smyrna, an inhabitant ofSmyrna: Revelation 2:8 Rec. ((Pindar, Herodotus.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance in Smyrna. From Smurna; a Smyrnoean -- in Smyrna. see GREEK Smurna Forms and Transliterations σμυρνίνω Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance σκύλλε — 1 Occ. σκύλλεις — 1 Occ. σκύλλου — 1 Occ. σκῦλα — 1 Occ. σκωληκόβρωτος — 1 Occ. σκώληξ — 3 Occ. σμαραγδίνῳ — 1 Occ. σμάραγδος — 1 Occ. σμύρναν — 1 Occ. σμύρνης — 1 Occ. Σμύρνῃ — 1 Occ. ἐσμυρνισμένον — 1 Occ. Σόδομα — 3 Occ. Σοδόμων — 4 Occ. Σοδόμοις — 3 Occ. Σολομὼν — 4 Occ. Σολομῶνα — 1 Occ. Σολομῶνος — 5 Occ. Σολομῶντος — 2 Occ. σοροῦ — 1 Occ.