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Ἀθῆναι G116

G116 is the Greek word Ἀθῆναι, transliterated Athēnai. The King James Version most often renders it athens.

Word: ἈθῆναιTransliteration: AthēnaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

Athenæ, the capitol of Greece.

Where it comes from

plural of (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

athens 4×

Strong's own list of renderings: Athens.

Verses using Ἀθῆναι

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 17:15 · KJV

And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.

Acts 17:16 · KJV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

Acts 18:1 · KJV

After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;

1 Thessalonians 3:1 · KJV

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

Common questions

What does Strong's G116 mean?

G116 is the Greek word Ἀθῆναι (Athēnai), meaning Athenæ, the capitol of Greece.

How is G116 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it athens (4 times).

How many times does G116 appear in the Bible?

Ἀθῆναι (Athēnai) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G116 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: plural of (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city).

Nearby entries

G113 · ἄθεσμος — lawless, i.e. (by implication) criminal G114 · ἀθετέω — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to…G115 · ἀθέτησις — cancellation (literally or figuratively)G117 · Ἀθηναῖος — an Athenæan or inhabitant of Athenæ G118 · ἀθλέω — to contend in the competitive games G119 · ἄθλησις — a struggle (figuratively)

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