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G4099 (Πισιδία)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4099
Original Word: Πισιδία
Transliteration: Pisidía
Pronunciation: pis-id-ee'-ah
Part of Speech: Name Location
Category: Bible Places & Spaces, Unique Words
Root / Etymology: probably of foreign origin;
Frequency: 2×
Gematria: 315

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Definition

Strong 1890 Pisidia, a region of Asia Minor

Pisidia

probably of foreign origin;

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4099: A proper noun naming a region in south-central Asia Minor (modern Turkey). In biblical contexts, particularly significant as a location in Paul's missionary journeys, representing the spread of the gospel beyond traditional Jewish territories into Gentile lands.

U- Unveiling the Word

Πισιδία (Pisidia) designates a mountainous region in Asia Minor that played a crucial role in early Christian mission. In Acts, it marks an important stage in Paul's ministry where the gospel moved decisively toward Gentile territories. Early church writers saw this region as symbolic of Christianity's expansion beyond Jewish boundaries. Today, it represents how the gospel crosses cultural and geographical barriers.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: Πισιδία, Pisidia, pis-id-ee'-ah
Detailed pronunciation: pis (as in "piss") + id (as in "id") + ee (as in "see") + ah (as in "ah")
Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Etymology:
From ancient Pisidian language, possibly meaning "pine territory"

D - Defining Meanings

Pisidia region
Pisidian territory
South-central Anatolia
Mountainous district
Roman province section

Translation Options:

Pisidia - standard transliteration
Pisidian region - descriptive translation
Pisidia province - administrative context

E - Exploring Similar Words

Παμφυλία (Pamphylia) [pam-fool-ee'-ah] - neighboring region
Φρυγία (Phrygia) [froog-ee'-ah] - adjacent territory
Γαλατία (Galatia) [gal-at-ee'-ah] - larger provincial area

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

Noun Features:

Case: Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative
Number: Singular
Gender: Feminine
First Declension

Example forms:
Nominative: Πισιδία
Genitive: Πισιδίας
Dative: Πισιδίᾳ

Cross-references:

Adjective: Πισιδικός (Pisidian)

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its geographical significance. Thayer's notes its missionary context. LSJ documents historical references. Vine's connects it to gospel expansion. Strong's highlights its regional importance. Moulton and Milligan note administrative usage.

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T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:

"But they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in [Πισιδία], and they went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down." (Acts 13:14)

Additional References:
Acts 14:24

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Strabo: Geography	"The mountainous region of Pisidia [Πισιδία] extends inland."
Xenophon: Anabasis	"They passed through Pisidia [Πισιδία], a difficult territory."
Polybius: Histories	"The warriors of Pisidia [Πισιδία] were known for their courage."

N - Noteworthy Summary

Πισιδία powerfully illustrates the gospel's expansive reach. The good news of King Jesus breaks through geographical and cultural barriers, reaching from Jewish centers to Gentile territories. This place name reminds us that God's message is for all peoples and places.

D - Did You Know?

Known for fierce mountain tribes before Roman rule.
Important center for early Christian missionary activity.
Contains significant archaeological evidence of early churches.

Strong's G4099: A proper noun identifying a mountainous region in south-central Asia Minor. Significant in Acts as a key location in Paul's missionary journeys, representing the gospel's expansion into Gentile territories.

Part of speech: Proper Noun

Tags: #Pisidia #mission #Paul #Acts #Gentiles #geography #Asia Minor #NewTestament #BiblicalGreek #expansion #evangelism #missions

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