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Ἰλλυρικόν (Illurikon)

Illurikon

Illyricum

G2437 · Greek · New Testament · 1 verses

Quick Reference

Language
Koine Greek
Testament
New Testament
Occurrences
1 verses
Root
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Word Overview

The noun Illyrikon refers to a specific Roman province located along the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea. Bounded by Macedonia to the south and Pannonia to the north, this region served as a significant geographical marker in Paul’s missionary narrative.

It appears only once in the New Testament, within Romans 15:19. Here, Paul lists the places where he has preached the gospel, moving from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum. This reference highlights the extensive reach of his early ministry across the Roman world.

The word itself is a proper name with uncertain etymological roots. Its inclusion in Scripture provides a concrete sense of scale for Paul’s travels, illustrating how far the message had spread by the time he wrote to Rome.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

Illyricum marks the very edge of Paul’s early missionary journey, stretching from Jerusalem all the way around to that distant province. It reminds us that the gospel is not confined to familiar places or comfortable circles. When we read about this remote region, we see a God who pursues people in the most unexpected corners of the world.

This single mention shows how far the message of Christ had spread by the time Paul wrote Romans. It encourages us that no place is too far for God’s love to reach. Whether you feel close to the center of activity or on the margins, your location does not limit God’s work. The same Spirit who empowered Paul in Illyricum is present with you today.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

  • Illyricum1×

Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

  • Ἰλλυρικοῦ1×

Key Verses

  • Romans 15:19
    in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God’s Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the Good News of Christ;

    This verse places Illyricum at the geographic limit of Paul's early ministry, showing the extensive reach of the gospel from Jerusalem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Illyricum mean?

Illyricum was a Roman province located along the eastern Adriatic Sea, north of Macedonia. It is mentioned only once in the New Testament as a marker of how far Paul had traveled to preach the gospel.

Why is Illyricum important in Romans?

In Romans 15:19, Paul lists Illyricum to show that he had fully preached the gospel from Jerusalem around to that distant region. It demonstrates the wide scope of his missionary work before writing to Rome.

Where is Illyricum located today?

The ancient province of Illyricum corresponds roughly to parts of modern-day Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Serbia along the Adriatic coast. It was a key area in the Roman Empire's eastern territories.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)