Lexical Definition
Δερβαῖος Derbaîos (der-bah'-ee-os) Derbe G:A
from Δέρβη
of Derbe.
- a Derbæan or inhabitant of Derbe
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Δερβαῖοσ | of Derbe | Acts.20.4 |
Abbott-Smith
Δερβαῖος, -α, -ον
of Derbe: Ac 20:4.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 20:4 |
Profile
Derbe • City in Lycaonia visited by Paul on missionary journeys.
Derbe, a city in Lycaonia, was visited by Paul during his missionary journeys.
Derbe was a city in the region of Lycaonia, located in modern-day Turkey. It was one of the cities visited by Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey after they were forced to flee from Iconium (Acts 14:6). In Derbe, they preached the gospel and made many disciples (Acts 14:20-21). On Paul's second missionary journey, he revisited Derbe, where he met Timothy, who became his faithful companion and co-worker (Acts 16:1). Gaius, one of Paul's travel companions, was also from Derbe (Acts 20:4). The city was located on the eastern edge of the Roman province of Galatia and was known for its fertile soil and agricultural production.