"Corinthian; an inhabitant of Κόρινθος, Corinth, Acts 18:8; 2 Cor. 6:11*"
Definition and meaning
Corinthian; an inhabitant of Κόρινθος, Corinth, Acts 18:8; 2 Cor. 6:11*
In the original Greek the word is written: Κορίνθιος
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
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 korinthios (G2881) across the King James Bible.
And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. The first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus and Timotheus.
O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.
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Common questions
Strong's G2881 (korinthios) is a Greek word that means: Corinthian; an inhabitant of Κόρινθος, Corinth, Acts 18:8; 2 Cor. 6:11* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word korinthios (G2881) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2881 is korinthios, a Greek word defined as: Corinthian; an inhabitant of Κόρινθος, Corinth, Acts 18:8; 2 Cor. 6:11*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
korinthios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.