Ἀθῆναι

Athenai · /ath-ay-nahee/

Number

G116

Language

Greek

Original word

Ἀθῆναι

Transliteration

Athenai

Pronunciation

ath-ay-nahee

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

plural of Athene (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city); Athenoe, the capitol of Greece:-- Athens.

KJV: Athens

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Ἀθῆναι across 6 verses.

Athens6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts3 verses

Acts 17:15

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

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

Acts 18:1

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

1 Thessalonians2 verses

1 Thessalonians 3:1

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

1 Thessalonians 5:28

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.

2 Thessalonians1 verse

2 Thessalonians 3:18

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.

Topics that use this word

Athens Paul Zeal, Religious Aquila and Priscilla Priscilla Silas Timothy

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G116 (Athenai) mean?

plural of Athene (the goddess of wisdom, who was reputed to have founded the city); Athenoe, the capitol of Greece:-- Athens.

How many times does G116 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G116 (Ἀθῆναι) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Athens.”

How is Athenai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G116 is rendered as “Athens” (6×).