Lexical Definition

‎Βιθυνία‎ Bithynía (bee-thoo-nee'-ah) Bithynia ^N:N-F-L
of uncertain derivation

Bithynia.

• Bithynia, a region of Asia

Abbott-Smith

Βιθυνία, -ας,
Bithynia, a province in Asia Minor: Ac 16:7, I Pe 1:1.†

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Bithynia • A region in Asia Minor

Bithynia, a region in Asia Minor, where Paul attempted to go but was prevented by the Holy Spirit.

• A location first mentioned at Act.16.7;
• only referred to as Bithynia Βιθυνία.
  

Bithynia was a region located in the northern part of Asia Minor, bordering the Black Sea. In Acts 16:7, Paul and his companions attempted to enter Bithynia during his second missionary journey, but the Holy Spirit prevented them from doing so. The region is also mentioned in 1 Peter 1:1 as one of the areas where the recipients of Peter's letter, the "elect exiles," were scattered. Bithynia was known for its fertile land and was a significant province in the Roman Empire.

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