G116: Ἀθῆναι
Athēnai · “Athens”
Definition
Athenæ, the capitol of Greece
KJV translates it as: Athens
Word origin: plural of (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city);
Extended definition
Athens: Act.17:15,16 18:1, 1Th.3:1.†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G116 is translated
- athens ×4
- athens, ×1
- athens. ×1
Bible verses with G116 (Athēnai)
Athēnai appears in 6 verses.
- Acts 17:15
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
- Acts 17:16
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
- Acts 18:1
After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:28
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:18
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.