Strong's G697 · Greek
ἄρειος ∏άγος Ἄρειος ∏άγος
Areios
Definition
from Ares (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of 4078; rock of Ares, a place in Athens:--Areopagus, Mars' Hill.
KJV: Areopagus, Mars' Hill
Root / derivation: from Ares (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of 4078
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄρειος ∏άγος Ἄρειος ∏άγος across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? Areopagus: or, Mars-hill: it was the highest court in Athens
Acts 17:22Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Mars' hill: or, court of the Areopagites
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G697 (Areios) mean?
from Ares (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of 4078; rock of Ares, a place in Athens:--Areopagus, Mars' Hill.
How many times does G697 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G697 (ἄρειος ∏άγος Ἄρειος ∏άγος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Areopagus.”
How is Areios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G697 is rendered as “Areopagus” (1×), “hill” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἄρειος ∏άγος Ἄρειος ∏άγος come from?
from Ares (the name of the Greek deity of war) and a derivative of 4078