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Ἀχαΐα G882

G882 is the Greek word Ἀχαΐα, transliterated Achaḯa. The King James Version most often renders it achaia.

Word: ἈχαΐαTransliteration: AchaḯaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe.

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

achaia 11×

Strong's own list of renderings: Achaia.

Verses using Ἀχαΐα

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 18:12 · KJV

And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,

Acts 18:27 · KJV

And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

Acts 19:21 · KJV

After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

Romans 15:26 · KJV

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

Romans 16:5 · KJV

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:15 · KJV

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

2 Corinthians 1:1 · KJV

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

2 Corinthians 9:2 · KJV

For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

2 Corinthians 11:10 · KJV

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:7 · KJV

So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

1 Thessalonians 1:8 · KJV

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

Common questions

What does Strong's G882 mean?

G882 is the Greek word Ἀχαΐα (Achaḯa), meaning Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe.

How is G882 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it achaia (11 times).

How many times does G882 appear in the Bible?

Ἀχαΐα (Achaḯa) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G882 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.

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