Greece
Greece (Javan), a nation and culture mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.
PlaceGreeceOld & New Testaments5 books11 verses
Summary
A location in Greece first mentioned at Isaiah 66:19; referred to as Greece or Javan or "wine" (יָוָן), Greece (Ἑλλάς), or Hellenist (Ἑλληνιστής).
Location
- Certainty
- Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 37.972° N, 23.727° E
Events
Dates are approximate
Glossary entries
Connections
- Founded by
Alternative names
- ἙλλάςGreece
- ἙλληνιστήςHellenist
- יָוָןGreece
Mentions
- Isaiah 66:19יָוָן · Greece; יָוָן · JavanI will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.
- Ezekiel 27:13יָוָן · Greece; יָוָן · JavanJavan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise.
- Ezekiel 27:19יָוָן · Greece; יָוָן · Javan…and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise.
- Daniel 8:21יָוָן · Greece; יָוָן · JavanThe shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king.
- Daniel 10:20יָוָן · Greece; יָוָן · Javan“Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greece will come.
- Daniel 11:2יָוָן · Greece; יָוָן · JavanNow then, I will tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. By the power of his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.
- Zechariah 9:13יָוָן · Greece; יָוָן · JavanFor I will bend Judah as My bow and fit it with Ephraim. I will rouse your sons, O Zion, against the sons of Greece. I will make you like the sword of a mighty man.
- Acts 6:1Ἑλληνιστής · HellenistIn those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
- Acts 9:29Ἑλληνιστής · HellenistHe talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.
- Acts 11:20Ἑλληνιστής · HellenistBut some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.
- Acts 20:2Ἑλλάς · GreeceAfter traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece,