Τύρος
Týros
G5184 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A prominent coastal city on the eastern Mediterranean, known for its stonework and trade; refers primarily to the city of Tyre, but also may indicate inhabitants or things related to Tyre. In Koine Greek contexts, used as a proper noun designating the Phoenician city renowned for commerce, maritime activities, and cultural influence. The term may by extension indicate the region or people associated with the ancient city.
Semantic Range
the city of Tyre, the inhabitants of Tyre, products or cultural features associated with Tyre, Tyre as a symbol of wealth or power
Root / Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew צֹר (Tsor), meaning 'rock', rendered as Τύρος in Greek. The Hellenized form preserves the original Semitic root referencing Tyre's famous rocky island formation. Borrowing is direct and occurs through contact between Greek and Levantine cultures.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Greek literature, Τύρος originally refers to the well-known Phoenician city famous from at least the early first millennium BCE, cited in classical writers (Herodotus, Homer) and frequently referenced in the Septuagint and New Testament. The city of Tyre was famed for its fortified island citadel, purple dye industry, and maritime prowess. In Hellenistic and Roman periods, Τύρος maintained status as an important urban and commercial center. In Septuagint Greek, Τύρος corresponds to Hebrew צֹר, typically denoting the city itself, but occasionally also indicating its kings or populace. In the New Testament, the term is used geographically to distinguish the region and its inhabitants from other Syro-Palestinian or Judean locales. English Bible translations typically use 'Tyre,' which accurately captures geographic and historical reference, but sometimes use 'Tyrians' or adjectival forms for inhabitants or products. The broad historical usage emphasizes Tyre's role as a non-Israelite (Phoenician) city-state on the Levantine coast; religious or political overtones may emerge in prophetic or polemical contexts, but these are secondary to the primary geographic referent.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (צֹר): Tyrus (i.e. Tsor), a place in Palestine:--Tyre.
Root Family
Τύρος (Tyros) — Tyre (the city), rock, stone
Word Forms
3 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5184-03 |
Τύρου | turou | N GEN F SG |
of Tyre | of Tyre | 5 |
G5184-01 |
Τύρῳ | turo | N DAT F SG |
Tyre | to Tyre | 4 |
G5184-02 |
Τύρον | turon | N ACC F SG |
Tyre | Tyre | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
11 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5184-01 |
Matthew 11:21 | Τύρῳ | turo | N DAT F SG |
to Tyre | |
G5184-01 |
Matthew 11:22 | Τύρῳ | turo | N DAT F SG |
to Tyre | |
G5184-03 |
Matthew 15:21 | Τύρου | turou | N GEN F SG |
of Tyre | |
G5184-02 |
Mark 3:8 | Τύρον | turon | N ACC F SG |
Tyre | Tyre |
G5184-03 |
Mark 7:24 | Τύρου | turou | N GEN F SG |
of Tyre | of Tyre |
G5184-03 |
Mark 7:31 | Τύρου | turou | N GEN F SG |
Tyre | of Tyre |
G5184-03 |
Luke 6:17 | Τύρου | turou | N GEN F SG |
of Tyre | of Tyre |
G5184-01 |
Luke 10:13 | Τύρῳ | turo | N DAT F SG |
Tyre | to Tyre |
G5184-01 |
Luke 10:14 | Τύρῳ | turo | N DAT F SG |
Tyre | to Tyre |
G5184-02 |
Acts 21:3 | Τύρον | turon | N ACC F SG |
Tyre | Tyre |