Ἀχαΐα

AchaiaAchaia
greekNew TestamentName of a place10 occurrences5 books10 verses
This is the name of the place Achaia: A Roman province in southern Greece, including Corinth.

Definition

Ἀχαία (T, Ἀχαΐα), -ας, ἡ (Bl., § 46, 11)

Achaia, the Roman province: Acts 18:12, 27; 19:21, Romans 15:26, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 2 Corinthians 1:1; 9:2; 11:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8.

Glossary entries

Achaia

Where it occurs

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Occurrences

10 total
  1. Acts 18:12Ἀχαΐας · Achaia
    While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.
  2. Acts 18:27Ἀχαΐαν · Achaia
    When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
  3. Acts 19:21Ἀχαΐαν · Achaia
    After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
  4. Romans 15:26Ἀχαΐα · Achaia
    For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
  5. 1 Corinthians 16:15Ἀχαΐας · in Achaia
    You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
  6. 2 Corinthians 1:1Ἀχαΐᾳ · Achaia
    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
  7. 2 Corinthians 9:2Ἀχαΐα · in Achaia
    For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
  8. 2 Corinthians 11:10Ἀχαΐας · of Achaia
    As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 1:7Ἀχαΐᾳ · Achaia
    As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
  10. 1 Thessalonians 1:8Ἀχαΐᾳ · Achaia
    For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.