Strong’s G0773

Ἀσία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Asia

Pronunciation

ah-SEE-ah

Definition

Asia

Meaning

the Roman province of Asia, roughly the western third of Asia Minor.

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.

Bible references

Acts 2:9;Acts 6:9;Acts 16:6;Acts 19:10;Acts 19:22;Acts 19:26;Acts 19:27;Acts 20:16;Acts 20:18;Acts 21:27;Acts 24:18;Acts 27:2;Romans 16:5;1 Corinthians 16:19;2 Corinthians 1:8;2 Timothy 1:15;1 Peter 1:1;Revelation 1:4