Strong’s G2791

Κιλικία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Kilikia

Pronunciation

kee-lee-KEE-ah

Definition

Cilicia

Meaning

Cilicia, a Roman province between the Taurus range of mountains and the coast in the south-east corner of Asia Minor, linked up with the province of Syria.

Usage

Cilicia refers to a historical region in the southeastern part of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a Roman province known for its strategic location and as the birthplace of the Apostle Paul.

Bible references

Acts 6:9;Acts 15:23;Acts 15:41;Acts 21:39;Acts 22:3;Acts 23:34;Acts 27:5;Galatians 1:21