province, provincial

Definition

The term “province” refers to a large area into which a nation or empire might be divided for the purposes of government. The term “provincial” describes something that is related to a province, such as a provincial governor.

• For example, the ancient Persian Empire was divided up into provinces such as Media, Persia, Syria, and Egypt.
• During the time of the New Testament, the Roman Empire was divided up into provinces such as Macedonia, Asia, Syria, Judea, Samaria, Galilee, and Galatia.
• Each province had its own ruling authority, who was subject to the king or ruler of the empire. This ruler was sometimes called a “provincial official” or “provincial governor.”
• The terms “province” and “provincial” could also be translated as “region” and “regional.”

(See also: Asia, Egypt, Esther, Galatia, Galilee, Judea, Macedonia, Medes, Rome, Samaria, Syria)

Bible References

• Acts 19:30
• Daniel 3:2
• Daniel 6:2
• Ecclesiastes 2:8

Word Data

• Strong’s: H4082, H4083, H5675, H5676, G18850