Strong’s G0697

Ἄρειος Πάγος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Areios Pagos

Pronunciation

ar'-i-os pag'-os

Definition

Areopagus

Meaning

Areopagus, or Mar's Hill, an open space on a hill in Athens where the supreme court was held.

Usage

The term "Areios Pagos" refers to the "Hill of Ares" or "Mars Hill," a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. In the New Testament, it is notably used to describe the location where the Apostle Paul delivered a significant sermon to the Athenians, as recorded in the Book of Acts.

Bible references

Acts 17:19;Acts 17:19;Acts 17:22;Acts 17:22