Strong’s G1885

ἐπαρχία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

eparchia

Pronunciation

eh-par-KHEE-ah

Definition

Province

Meaning

sphere of duty, province.

Usage

The term "eparchia" refers to a province or a district under the jurisdiction of a governor. In the context of the New Testament, it denotes a region that is administratively governed, often under the larger Roman Empire's control. The word is used to describe areas that were politically and administratively organized.

Bible references

Acts 23:34;Acts 25:1