Ἀμφίπολις (Amphipolis)
Amphipolis
Amphipolis
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun Amphipolis refers to a significant city in ancient Macedonia, mentioned only once in the New Testament at Acts 17:1. Its name derives from the Greek elements meaning "around" and "city," reflecting its unique geography where the Strymon River flowed around it, effectively encircling the settlement.
As a leading urban center in the region, Amphipolis served as an important stop on Paul’s missionary journey. The text notes that he passed through this city before reaching Thessalonica, highlighting its role in the broader network of travel and communication in the first-century Roman world.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Amphipolis appears in Acts 17:1 as a key stop on Paul’s journey through Macedonia. The name itself means “around city,” describing its unique position where the Strymon River flowed around it. This geographical detail reminds us that God often uses specific places and routes to advance His purposes.
Paul did not stay long in Amphipolis, but he passed through it on his way to Thessalonica. This shows that every location in our lives, even those we only pass through, can be part of a larger story. We may not always see the full picture immediately, but God is working behind the scenes.
When you feel like you are just passing through a season or place, remember that Paul’s journey included many such stops. Each one was necessary for reaching the next community. Your current circumstances, however brief they seem, are part of your own unique path. Trust that God is guiding your steps, even when the destination feels far away.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Amphipolis1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἀμφίπολιν1×
Key Verses
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Acts 17:1
Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
This verse places Amphipolis as a transit point in Paul’s journey, showing how he moved through significant cities to reach others.