Φιλιππήσιος
Philippēsios
Philippian
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Φιλιππήσιος (Philippēsios) is a proper noun derived from the name "Philippes." It appears six times in the Bible, indicating its significance is tied to a specific person or place associated with the name Philippes. This word, Philippēsios, modifies nouns or verbs in phrases where it appears, providing context to the connection with the person or place named Philippes. For instance, it might describe something as being related to or from Philippes. Its function is that of an adjective, giving more information about the subject it pertains to. The frequency of six occurrences suggests that the name Philippes holds importance or relevance to the narrative of the passages where it appears. The exact reasons behind its importance, however, cannot be determined solely based on the provided definition and usage data.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
and from there to Philippi, which is a city of Macedonia, the foremost of the district, a Roman colony. We were staying some days in this city.
Acts 20:6We sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and came to them at Troas in five days, where we stayed seven days.
1 Corinthians 16:24My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:13All the saints greet you.
Philippians 1:1Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
1 Thessalonians 2:2but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.