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Μακεδονία

Makedonía

G3109 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

A northern geographical and political region in the Greek peninsula, Macedonia; refers to the territory inhabited by the Macedonians, situated north of Thessaly and bounded by Thrace, Illyria, and the Aegean Sea. In New Testament contexts, denotes the Roman province of Macedonia or cities within its boundaries (such as Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea). By extension, can refer to the land, people, or socio-political entity related to Macedonia in Hellenistic and Roman periods.

Semantic Range

Macedonia (geographic region), Roman province of Macedonia, Macedonian territory or realm, land associated with the Macedonian people

Root / Etymology

From Μακεδών (Makedōn), itself likely pre-Greek or possibly from the root μακ- (mak-, 'long, tall'), indicating 'highlander' or 'dweller of the highlands', though the precise etymology is uncertain.

Historical & Contextual Notes

Μακεδονία appears in classical Greek to designate the region north of central Greece, home to the Macedonian people (Μακεδόνες) and the royal Argead dynasty. In Hellenistic contexts, especially after the rise of Alexander the Great, Macedonia came to be associated with a powerful kingdom and its culture. During the Roman period (including the New Testament era), Μακεδονία became a Roman province encompassing original Macedonian lands and some adjacent regions. The term typically denotes a well-defined geographic and administrative area; references in the New Testament (e.g., Acts, Pauline Epistles) are to the Roman province, not simply the ancient kingdom. English translations use 'Macedonia,' which accurately reflects the geographic reference but can obscure the changes in territorial and political boundaries over time.

Translation Consistency

primary "Macedonia" 22 occurrences

The lemma denotes a proper place name (the geographic/political region or Roman province). Using the standard English proper noun 'Macedonia' is the most natural, common, and consistent rendering across all occurrences, matching typical English usage for regions, peoples, and political entities.

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Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from Μακεδών; Macedonia, a region of Greece:--Macedonia.

Root Family

Μακεδονία (Makedonia) — Macedonia (region), Macedonian land, territorial district

Root Μακεδον- Macedonia (region), Macedonian land, territorial district

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G3109-02 Μακεδονίαν makedonian N ACC F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia 11
G3109-03 Μακεδονίας makedonias N GEN F SG Macedonia of Macedonia Macedonia 7
G3109-01 Μακεδονία makedonia N NOM F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia 4

Occurrences in Scripture

22 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G3109-02 Acts 16:9 Μακεδονίαν makedonian N ACC F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-02 Acts 16:10 Μακεδονίαν makedonian N ACC F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-03 Acts 16:12 Μακεδονίας makedonias N GEN F SG of Macedonia of Macedonia of Macedonia
G3109-03 Acts 18:5 Μακεδονίας makedonias N GEN F SG Macedonia of Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-02 Acts 19:21 Μακεδονίαν makedonian N ACC F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-02 Acts 19:22 Μακεδονίαν makedonian N ACC F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-02 Acts 20:1 Μακεδονίαν makedonian N ACC F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-03 Acts 20:3 Μακεδονίας makedonias N GEN F SG Macedonia of Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-01 Romans 15:26 Μακεδονία makedonia N NOM F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia
G3109-02 1 Corinthians 16:5 Μακεδονίαν makedonian N ACC F SG Macedonia Macedonia Macedonia
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