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Ἀθηναῖος G117
G117 is the Greek word Ἀθηναῖος, transliterated Athēnaîos. The King James Version most often renders it athenians.
What it means
an Athenæan or inhabitant of Athenæ.
Where it comes from
from G116 (Ἀθῆναι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Athenian.
Verses using Ἀθηναῖος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 17:21 · KJV
(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)
Acts 17:22 · KJV
Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
Common questions
What does Strong's G117 mean?
G117 is the Greek word Ἀθηναῖος (Athēnaîos), meaning an Athenæan or inhabitant of Athenæ.
How is G117 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it athenians (1 time), athens (1 time).
How many times does G117 appear in the Bible?
Ἀθηναῖος (Athēnaîos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G117 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G116 (Ἀθῆναι).
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