Strong’s G1053

Γαλατία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Galatia

Pronunciation

gah-lah-TEE-ah

Definition

Galatia

Meaning

Galatia, a large Roman province in central Asia Minor, comprising the districts of Paphlagonia, Pontus Galaticus, Galatia (in the narrower sense, which some still think is intended in the NT), Phrygia Galatica, Lycaonia Galatica, Pisidia and Isaurica.

Usage

Galatia refers to a region in central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) that was inhabited by Celtic tribes known as the Galatians. In the New Testament, it is primarily known as the destination of Paul's Epistle to the Galatians. The term can refer to either the geographical region or the Roman province that included parts of Phrygia, Pisidia, and Lycaonia.

Bible references

1 Corinthians 16:1;Galatians 1:2;2 Timothy 4:10;1 Peter 1:1