Strong's Greek: 882. Ἀχαΐα (Achaia) -- Achaia

Strong's Lexicon

Achaia: Achaia

Original Word: Ἀχαΐα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Achaia
Pronunciation: ah-khah-EE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ach-ah-ee'-ah)
Definition: Achaia
Meaning: the Roman Province Achaia, governed by a proconsul, and practically conterminous with modern Greece before 1912.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name for a region in the northern part of the Peloponnesian peninsula.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Achaia, as it is a specific Greek geographical term. However, the concept of regions and provinces can be related to various Hebrew terms for lands and territories.

Usage: In the New Testament, Achaia refers to a Roman province in southern Greece, which included the regions of the Peloponnese and central Greece. It was a significant area during the time of the early church, often mentioned in conjunction with Macedonia.

Cultural and Historical Background: Achaia was a prominent Roman province established in 27 BC, with Corinth as its capital. It was a center of Greek culture and philosophy, and its cities were known for their wealth and commerce. The region played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity, as it was visited by the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. The presence of a diverse population, including Jews and Gentiles, provided fertile ground for the early church's growth.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Achaia, a Roman province incl. most of Greece
NASB Translation
Achaia (10).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 882: Ἀχαΐα

Ἀχαΐα (WH Ἀχαΐα (see Iota)), Ἀχαΐας, ἡ, Achaia;

1. in a restricted sense, the maritime region of northern Peloponnesus.

2. in a broader sense, from on (yet see Dict. of Geog. under the word), a Roman province embracing all Greece except Thessaly. So in the N. T.: Acts 18:12, 27; Acts 19:21; Romans 15:26; Romans 16:5 Rec.; 1 Corinthians 16:15; 2 Corinthians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 11:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:7f (B. D. under the word.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Of uncertain derivation; Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe -- Achaia.

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Englishman's Concordance

Acts 18:12 N-GFS
GRK: ὄντος τῆς Ἀχαίας κατεπέστησαν οἱ
NAS: was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews
KJV: was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews
INT: being of Achaia rose up against the

Acts 18:27 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Ἀχαίαν προτρεψάμενοι οἱ
NAS: to go across to Achaia, the brethren
KJV: into Achaia, the brethren
INT: into Achaia having encouraged [him] the

Acts 19:21 N-AFS
GRK: Μακεδονίαν καὶ Ἀχαίαν πορεύεσθαι εἰς
NAS: Macedonia and Achaia, saying,
KJV: Macedonia and Achaia, to go to
INT: Macedonia and Achaia to go to

Romans 15:26 N-NFS
GRK: Μακεδονία καὶ Ἀχαία κοινωνίαν τινὰ
NAS: For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased
KJV: and Achaia to make
INT: Macedonia and Achaia a contribution certain

1 Corinthians 16:15 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπαρχὴ τῆς Ἀχαίας καὶ εἰς
NAS: that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted
KJV: the firstfruits of Achaia, and
INT: first-fruit of Achaia and for

2 Corinthians 1:1 N-DFS
GRK: ὅλῃ τῇ Ἀχαίᾳ
NAS: the saints who are throughout Achaia:
KJV: in all Achaia:
INT: all of Achaia

2 Corinthians 9:2 N-NFS
GRK: Μακεδόσιν ὅτι Ἀχαία παρεσκεύασται ἀπὸ
NAS: you to the Macedonians, [namely], that Achaia has been prepared
KJV: that Achaia was ready
INT: to Macedonians that Achaia has been prepared from

2 Corinthians 11:10 N-GFS
GRK: κλίμασιν τῆς Ἀχαίας
NAS: in the regions of Achaia.
KJV: in the regions of Achaia.
INT: regions of Achaia

1 Thessalonians 1:7 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀχαίᾳ
NAS: in Macedonia and in Achaia.
KJV: Macedonia and Achaia.
INT: in Achaia

1 Thessalonians 1:8 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ Ἀχαίᾳ ἀλλ' ἐν
NAS: in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every
KJV: Macedonia and Achaia, but also
INT: in Achaia but in