Strong's G960 · Greek
Βέροια
Béroia
Definition
Berœa, a place in Macedonia
KJV: Berea
Root / derivation: perhaps a provincial from a derivative of G4008 (πέραν) (Perœa, i.e. the region beyond the coast-line);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Βέροια across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
Acts 17:13But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G960 (Béroia) mean?
Berœa, a place in Macedonia
How many times does G960 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G960 (Βέροια) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Berea.”
How is Béroia translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G960 is rendered as “Berea” (2×).
Where does the Greek word Βέροια come from?
perhaps a provincial from a derivative of G4008 (πέραν) (Perœa, i.e. the region beyond the coast-line);