Lexicon
Galatikos: Galatian
Original Word:Γαλατικός
Part of Speech:Adjective
Transliteration:Galatikos
Pronunciation:gah-lah-tee-KOS
Phonetic Spelling:(gal-at-ee-kos')
Definition:Galatian
Meaning:Galatic, belonging to the province Galatia.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Galatia.
FromGalatia; Galatic or relating to Galatia -- of Galatia.
see GREEKGalatia
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
GalatiaDefinitionbelonging to Galatia
NASB TranslationGalatian (2).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1054: ΓαλατικόςΓαλατικός,
Γαλατικη,
Γαλατικον,
Galatian, belonging to Galatia:
Acts 16:6;
Acts 18:23.
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin:Derived from Γαλατία (Galatia), referring to the region of Galatia in Asia Minor.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Γαλατικός, as it is a term specific to the Greek language and the context of the New Testament. However, related concepts might be explored through terms associated with regions or peoples in the Hebrew Bible, though these would not be direct lexical equivalents.
Usage:The term is used to describe anything related to the region of Galatia or its inhabitants, the Galatians.
Context:The term Γαλατικός (Galatikos) is an adjective that appears in the context of the New Testament to describe matters related to the region of Galatia. Galatia was a significant area in the central part of Asia Minor, known for its diverse population, including Celtic tribes that had settled there. The Apostle Paul addressed the churches in this region in his Epistle to the Galatians, which is a key text in the New Testament.
The Galatians were known for their initial reception of the Gospel, as well as their subsequent struggles with Judaizing influences, which Paul addresses in his letter. The use of Γαλατικός in the New Testament underscores the cultural and geographical context of the early Christian communities in Galatia. It highlights the challenges faced by these communities in maintaining the purity of the Gospel amidst external pressures.
In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to provide context to the epistle's audience, emphasizing the specific cultural and historical background of the Galatian believers. This background is crucial for understanding the issues Paul addresses, such as the tension between Jewish law and Christian faith.
Forms and Transliterations
Γαλατικην Γαλατικὴν γαλεάγρα γαλή Galatiken Galatikēn GalatikḕnLinks
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