Ἀντιοχεύς
Antiocheús
G491 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A resident or native of Antioch; the term primarily denotes someone originating from or living in the city of Antioch. In various contexts, it could refer to persons connected culturally, civically, or by citizenship with the city, not limited strictly to birthplace.
Semantic Range
resident of Antioch, native of Antioch, person associated with or from Antioch, citizen of Antioch
Root / Etymology
Formed from Ἀντιόχεια (Antiochia), the Greek name for the city of Antioch, with the suffix -εύς, indicating origin or inhabitance. This construction is paralleled in other Greek gentilics (e.g., Κορινθιεύς for a Corinthian).
Historical & Contextual Notes
Ἀντιοχεύς is a standard Greek gentilic, common in Hellenistic and Roman administrative and literary sources to refer to inhabitants of cities. Antioch was a major city in the Hellenistic and Roman world, notably in Syria (modern Antakya, Turkey). The word may appear both as a self-designation and as a descriptor by outsiders. In the New Testament and related literature, the term does not carry specific ethnic or religious overtones; it simply designates origin or residence tied to Antioch. English translations rendering it as 'Antiochene' or 'of Antioch' capture the geographic aspect but may fail to convey nuances of civic or cultural identity tied to Hellenistic polis membership. In contrast, other terms, such as Ῥωμαῖος (Roman), can at times be broader, implying citizenship rather than strict geographic origin. Ἀντιοχεύς is rare in the New Testament, attested in historical or geographic contexts rather than as a descriptor of ethnic or religious identity. Earliest known usage follows standard Greek patterns of city gentilic formation. The Septuagint does not feature this term, as Antioch was not prominent in the Israelite period.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from Ἀντιόχεια; an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia:--of Antioch.
Root Family
Ἀντιοχεύς (Antiocheus) — inhabitant of Antioch, native of Antioch, one pertaining to Antioch
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G491-01 |
Ἀντιοχέα | antiochea | N ACC M SG |
of Antioch | an Antiochian | an Antiochian | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G491-01 |
Acts 6:5 | Ἀντιοχέα | antiochea | N ACC M SG |
of Antioch | an Antiochian | an Antiochian |