Strong’s G2542

Καισάρεια

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Kaisareia

Pronunciation

kai-sar-EI-ah

Definition

Caesarea

Meaning

Two cities of Palestine: one in Galilee (Caesarea Philippi), the other on the coast of the Mediterranean.

Usage

Kaisareia refers to two significant locations in the New Testament: Caesarea Maritima and Caesarea Philippi. Caesarea Maritima was a major port city on the Mediterranean coast, serving as the Roman administrative capital of Judea. Caesarea Philippi was located near the base of Mount Hermon and was known for its pagan worship sites.

Bible references

Matthew 16:13;Mark 8:27;Acts 8:40;Acts 9:30;Acts 10:1;Acts 10:24;Acts 11:11;Acts 12:19;Acts 18:22;Acts 21:8;Acts 21:16;Acts 23:23;Acts 23:33;Acts 25:1;Acts 25:4;Acts 25:6;Acts 25:13