"Illyricum, a country between the Adriatic and the Danube, Rom. 15:19*"
Definition and meaning
Illyricum, a country between the Adriatic and the Danube, Rom. 15:19*
In the original Greek the word is written: Ἰλλυρικόν
Historical context
Paul wrote Romans from Corinth, one of the most important commercial cities in the empire. Rome had a Jewish population of around 50,000. The letter addresses real tensions between Jewish believers with centuries of Torah tradition and Gentile believers with no such background. Emperor Nero was on the throne. Within ten years he would execute both Paul and Peter.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of illyrikon (G2437) across the King James Bible.
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
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Common questions
Strong's G2437 (illyrikon) is a Greek word that means: Illyricum, a country between the Adriatic and the Danube, Rom. 15:19* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word illyrikon (G2437) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2437 is illyrikon, a Greek word defined as: Illyricum, a country between the Adriatic and the Danube, Rom. 15:19*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
illyrikon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.