Original Word: Ἀσία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Asia
Pronunciation: ah-SEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (as-ee'-ah)
Definition: Asia
Meaning: the Roman province of Asia, roughly the western third of Asia Minor.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name for the region, Ἀσία.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek term "Asia" as it refers specifically to a Roman province not mentioned in the Old Testament.

Usage: In the New Testament, "Asia" refers to the Roman province located in the western part of what is now modern-day Turkey. It was a significant region during the time of the early church, encompassing cities such as Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and others. The term is used to denote both the geographical area and the administrative province under Roman rule.

Cultural and Historical Background: Asia Minor was a melting pot of cultures, religions, and philosophies during the first century. It was a hub of commerce and trade, with Ephesus being one of its most prominent cities. The region was known for its diverse population, including Greeks, Romans, Jews, and various indigenous peoples. The presence of numerous temples and religious practices made it a challenging yet fertile ground for the spread of Christianity. The Apostle Paul spent considerable time in Asia, particularly in Ephesus, establishing churches and spreading the Gospel.

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Asia, a Roman province
NASB Translation
Asia (18).

STRONGS NT 773: Ἀσία

Ἀσία, Ἀσίας, ἡ, Asia;

1. Asia proper, ἡ ἰδίως καλουμένῃ Ἀσία (Ptolemy, 5, 2), or proconsular Asia (often so called from the 16th century down; but correctly speaking it was apvoeinciaconsularis, although the ruler of it was vested with 'proconsular power.' The 'Asia' of the N. T. must not be confounded with the 'Asia proconsularis' of the 4th century), embracing Mysia, Lydia, Phrygia and Caria (cf. Cicero, pro Flac c. 27): Acts 6:9 (L omits; Tr marginal reading brackets); ff; 1 Peter 1:1; Revelation 1:4; and, apparently, Acts 19:26; Acts 20:16; 2 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:15, etc. Cf. Winers RWB under the word Asien; Stark in Schenkel i., p. 261f; (BB. DD. under the word ; Conyb. and Howson, St. Paul, chapter viii.; Wieseler, Chron. d. apost. Zeit., p. 31ff).

2. A part of proconsular Asia, embracing Mysia, Lydia, and Caria (Pliny, h. n. 5, 27 (28) (others, 5, 100)): Acts 2:9.

Asia.

Of uncertain derivation; Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore -- Asia.

Ασια Ἀσία Ἀσίᾳ Ασιαν Ἀσίαν Ασιας Ἀσίας Asia Asía Asíāi Asian Asían Asias AsíasInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts