Strong's Lexicon
Turios: Tyrian
Original Word:Τύριος
Part of Speech:Noun, Masculine
Transliteration:Turios
Pronunciation:TOO-ree-os
Phonetic Spelling:(too'-ree-os)
Definition:Tyrian
Meaning:a Tyrian, an inhabitant of Tyre.
Word Origin:Derived from Τύρος (Tyros), referring to the ancient city of Tyre.
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:The Hebrew equivalent often associated with Tyre is צֹר (Tsor), Strong's Hebrew #6865, which refers to the city of Tyre.
Usage:The term "Turios" is used to describe something or someone originating from the city of Tyre. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to people, goods, or cultural elements associated with Tyre, a significant Phoenician city known for its commerce and trade.
Cultural and Historical Background:Tyre was a prominent city in ancient Phoenicia, located on the Mediterranean coast. It was renowned for its wealth, maritime prowess, and production of purple dye, which was highly valued in antiquity. The city played a crucial role in trade across the Mediterranean and had significant interactions with Israel throughout biblical history. Tyre's influence extended into various aspects of culture, economy, and politics in the ancient Near East.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
TurosDefinitiona Tyrian, an inhab. of Tyre
NASB TranslationTyre (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5183: ΤύριοςΤύριος,
Τυριου,
ὁ,
ἡ,
a Tyrian, inhabitant of Tyre:
Acts 12:20. ((
Herodotus, others.))
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Tyre.FromTuros; a Tyrian, i.e. Inhabitant of Tyrus -- of Tyre.
see GREEKTuros
Forms and Transliterations
Τυριοις Τυρίοις Turiois Tyriois TyríoisLinks
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