Strong's Lexicon Libué: Libya Original Word: Λιβύη Word Origin: Derived from the ancient Greek name for the region of North Africa west of Egypt. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6316 פּוּט (Put): Often associated with the region of Libya or North Africa in the Old Testament. Usage: In the New Testament, "Libué" refers to the region known as Libya, which was part of the Roman province of Cyrenaica. It is mentioned in the context of the diverse group of people present in Jerusalem during the events of Pentecost. Cultural and Historical Background: Libya, in the biblical context, refers to a region in North Africa that was known for its desert landscapes and was inhabited by various tribes. During the Roman Empire, it was part of the province of Cyrenaica. The Libyans were known to have interactions with the Israelites and other Mediterranean cultures. The region was significant for its trade routes and as a cultural crossroads. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from lips Definition "the west bank of the Nile," Libya, a region in N. Africa NASB Translation Libya (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3033: ΛιβύηΛιβύη, Λιβύης, ἡ, Libya, a large region of northern Africa, bordering on Egypt. In that portion of it which had Cyrene for its capital and was thence called Libya Cyrenaica (ἡ πρός Κυρήνην Λιβύη;, Josephus, Antiquities 16, 6, 1; ἡ Λιβύη ἡ κατά Κυρήνην (which see), Acts 2:10) dwelt many Jews (Josephus, Antiquities 14, 7, 2; 16, 6, 1; b. j. 7, 11; c. Apion. 2, 4 (where cf. Müller's notes)): Acts 2:10. Probably from lips; Libye, a region of Africa -- Libya. see GREEK lips |
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