Lexical Definition
Μακεδονία Makedonía (mak-ed-on-ee'-ah) Macedonia N:N-F-L
from Μακεδών
Macedonia.
- Macedonia, a region of Greece
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μακεδών | Macedonian | LXX.Esth.9.24 |
| Μακεδονίᾳ | Macedonia | 1Thess.1.7 • 1Thess.1.8 • 1Thess.4.10 |
| Μακεδονίασ | Macedonia | Acts.18.5 • Acts.20.3 • 2Cor.1.16 • 2Cor.11.9 • Phil.4.15 |
| of Macedonia | Acts.16.12 • 2Cor.8.1 • 2Cor.13.13 | |
| Μακεδονίαν | Macedonia | Acts.16.9 • Acts.16.10 • Acts.19.21 • Acts.19.22 • Acts.20.1 • 1Cor.16.5 • 1Cor.16.5 • 2Cor.1.16 • 2Cor.2.13 • 2Cor.7.5 • 1Tim.1.3 |
| Μακεδονία | Macedonia | Rom.15.26 |
| Κρητῶν | of Macedonia | Titus.3.15 |
Abbott-Smith
Μακεδονία, -ας, ἡ,
Macedonia: Ac 16:9, 10, I Co 16:5, II Co 1:16, Phl 4:15, al.; M. καὶ Ἀχαία, Ac 19:21, Ro 15:26, I Th 1:7, 8.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 16:9 · 16:10 · 19:21 |
| Romans | 15:26 |
| 1 Corinthians | 16:5 |
| 2 Corinthians | 1:16 |
| Philippians | 4:15 |
| 1 Thessalonians | 1:7 · 1:8 |
Profile
Macedonia • A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there
Macedonia, a region in northern Greece where Paul preached the gospel and established churches (Acts 16:9-12; 20:1-3).
- A location first mentioned at Act.16.9;
- referred to as Macedonia Μακεδονία, or Macedonia or Macedonian Μακεδών.
Macedonia was a region located in northern Greece, which played a significant role in the early spread of Christianity. The apostle Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia calling him to come and help them (Acts 16:9), leading Paul and his companions to travel to Macedonia and preach the gospel there (Acts 16:10-12). Paul visited several cities in Macedonia, including Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea (Acts 16-17). He later revisited Macedonia during his third missionary journey (Acts 20:1-3). The churches in Macedonia, particularly the Philippians and Thessalonians, were known for their faith, generosity, and support of Paul's ministry (2 Corinthians 8:1-5; Philippians 4:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8). Paul wrote epistles to the Philippians and Thessalonians, which are included in the New Testament. Macedonia is also mentioned in connection with Paul's travel plans (Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:5; 2 Corinthians 1:16) and his co-workers, such as Sopater, Aristarchus, and Secundus (Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2).