Strong's G4540 · Greek
Σαμάρεια
Samáreia
Definition
Samaria (i.e. Shomeron), a city and region of Palestine
KJV: Samaria
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (H08111);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Σαμάρεια across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
Acts7 verses
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 Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 8:1And 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 Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 8:5Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
Acts 8:9But 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 8:14Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
Acts 9:31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea 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 15:3And 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4540 (Samáreia) mean?
Samaria (i.e. Shomeron), a city and region of Palestine
How many times does G4540 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4540 (Σαμάρεια) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Samaria.”
How is Samáreia translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4540 is rendered as “Samaria” (11×).
Where does the Greek word Σαμάρεια come from?
of Hebrew origin (H08111);