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Σαμάρεια G4540

G4540 is the Greek word Σαμάρεια, transliterated Samáreia. The King James Version most often renders it samaria.

Word: ΣαμάρειαTransliteration: SamáreiaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 10 verses

What it means

Samaria (i.e. Shomeron), a city and region of Palestine.

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H08111).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

samaria 10×

Strong's own list of renderings: Samaria.

Verses using Σαμάρεια

All 10 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 17:11 · KJV

And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

John 4:5 · KJV

Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

John 4:7 · KJV

There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.

Acts 1:8 · KJV

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 8:1 · KJV

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Acts 8:5 · KJV

Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

Acts 8:9 · KJV

But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

Acts 8:14 · KJV

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

Acts 9:31 · KJV

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

Acts 15:3 · KJV

And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4540 mean?

G4540 is the Greek word Σαμάρεια (Samáreia), meaning Samaria (i.e. Shomeron), a city and region of Palestine.

How is G4540 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it samaria (10 times).

How many times does G4540 appear in the Bible?

Σαμάρεια (Samáreia) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4540 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H08111).

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