"a native of Macedonia, Acts 16:9; 19:29; 27:2; 2 Cor. 9:2, 4*"
Definition and meaning
a native of Macedonia, Acts 16:9; 19:29; 27:2; 2 Cor. 9:2, 4*
In the original Greek the word is written: Μακεδών
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 makedon (G3110) across the King James Bible.
And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we(that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
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Common questions
Strong's G3110 (makedon) is a Greek word that means: a native of Macedonia, Acts 16:9; 19:29; 27:2; 2 Cor. 9:2, 4* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word makedon (G3110) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3110 is makedon, a Greek word defined as: a native of Macedonia, Acts 16:9; 19:29; 27:2; 2 Cor. 9:2, 4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
makedon is a Greek word found in the New Testament.