Lexical Definition
Τύριος Týrios (too'-ree-os) Tyre N:N--LG
from Τύρος
of Tyre.
- a Tyrian, i.e. inhabitant of Tyrus
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Τύριοσ | a Tyrian man | LXX.1Kgs.7.14 • LXX.2Chr.2.14 |
| Τυρίοισ | with Tyrians | Acts.12.20 |
Abbott-Smith
Τύριος, -ου, ὁ, ἡ
a Tyrian: Ac 12:20.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 12:20 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
Greek of: צֹר
Τύριος, Tyrian , [Refs 5th c.BC], etc. (Middle Liddel)
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Tyre • A major Phoenician port city, known for its trade
Tyre, a prominent Phoenician port city, known for its wealth, trade, and craftsmanship, often mentioned in the context of judgment and prophecy (Josh. 19:29; 2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Kgs. 5:1; Isa. 23:1-17; Ezek. 26-28; Matt. 11:21-22; Acts 12:20).
- A location first mentioned at Jos.19.29;
- referred to as Tyre or Tyre (KJV= Tyrus) or "palm" (KJV= Tyrus, NIV= Tyre) צֹר, or Tyrian or Tyre צֹרִי, or Tyre Τύριος, or Tyre Τύρος.
Tyre was a major Phoenician port city located on the Mediterranean coast, known for its wealth, trade, and skilled craftsmen. The city is first mentioned in the Bible as part of the boundary of the tribe of Asher (Josh. 19:29). Tyre's king, Hiram, provided cedar, cypress timber, and skilled workers to David for his palace (2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Chr. 14:1) and to Solomon for the construction of the Temple (1 Kgs. 5:1; 9:11-12; 2 Chr. 2:3-16). Despite this friendly relationship, Tyre is often denounced by the prophets for its pride, idolatry, and oppression of God's people (Isa. 23; Jer. 25:22; 27:3; 47:4; Ezek. 26-28; Amos 1:9-10). Ezekiel prophesied the destruction of Tyre by Nebuchadnezzar (Ezek. 26) and its eventual restoration and dedication of its wealth to God (Isa. 23:17-18). In the New Testament, Jesus visited the region of Tyre and Sidon and performed miracles there (Matt. 15:21; Mark 7:24-31). He also used Tyre and Sidon as examples of cities that would have repented if they had witnessed the miracles performed in Chorazin and Bethsaida (Matt. 11:21-22; Luke 10:13-14). The apostle Paul visited Tyre during his missionary journeys (Acts 21:3-7). Throughout the Bible, Tyre is portrayed as a symbol of wealth, trade, and worldly influence, often contrasted with the values of God's kingdom.