Strong G5183Τύριος
Tyre
- Transliteration
- Turios
- Pronunciation
- too'-ree-os
- Morphology
- Proper Name of a Location in Gentilic sense
Definition
From G5184; a Tyrian that is inhabitant of Tyrus: - of Tyre.
Detailed definition
of Tyre, Tyrian , (Herdotus Historicus), etc. (ML)
In the biblical story
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).
In the Bible
Strong G5183 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- tyre1
First verses
- Acts 12:20And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.
Occurrences by book
Related words
Same identity
Detailed Greek dictionary
of Tyre, Tyrian , [Refs 5th c.BC (Herdotus Historicus)], etc. (Middle Liddel)