Strong's G5403 · Greek
Φοινίκη
Phoiníkē
Definition
palm-country; Phœnice (or Phœnicia), a region of Palestine
KJV: Phenice, Phenicia
Root / derivation: from G5404 (φοῖνιξ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Φοινίκη across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.
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.
Acts 21:2And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5403 (Phoiníkē) mean?
palm-country; Phœnice (or Phœnicia), a region of Palestine
How many times does G5403 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5403 (Φοινίκη) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Phenice.”
How is Phoiníkē translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5403 is rendered as “Phenice” (2×), “Phenicia” (1×).
Where does the Greek word Φοινίκη come from?
from G5404 (φοῖνιξ);