Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Cities in the Bible

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain (Gen. 4:17) After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities. Next, we have a record of the cities of the Canaanites, Sidon, Gaza, Sodom, etc. The earliest description of a city is that of Sodom (Gen 19:1-22) and Damascus is said to be the oldest existing city in the world.

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Apollonia
A city of Macedonia between Amphipolis and Thessalonica, from which it was distant about 36 miles. Paul and Silas passed through it on their way to Thessalonica (Acts 17:1).

Hitchcock's Names Dictionary
Apollonia
perdition, destruction

Naves Topical Index
Apollonia
A city of Macedonia.
Acts 17:1

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Apollonia
(belonging to Apollo), a city of Macedonia, through which Paul and Silas passed in their way from Philippi and Amphipolis to Thessalonica. (Acts 17:1) According to the Antonine Itinerary it was distant 30 Roman miles from Amphipolis and 37 Roman miles from Thessalonica.

Bible Usage:

Dictionaries:

  • Included in Eastons:Yes
  • Included in Hitchcocks:Yes
  • Included in Naves:Yes
  • Included in Smiths:Yes
  • Included in Websters:No
  • Included in Strongs:Yes
  • Included in Thayers:Yes
  • Included in BDB:No

Strongs Concordance:

  • G624 Used 1 time
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