"Philippi, a considerable city of Macedonia, east of Amphipolis, Acts 16:12; 20:6; Phil. 1:1; 1 Thess. 2:2; 1 & 2 Cor. subscr.*. See PhotoGuide."
Definition and meaning
Philippi, a considerable city of Macedonia, east of Amphipolis, Acts 16:12; 20:6; Phil. 1:1; 1 Thess. 2:2; 1 & 2 Cor. subscr.*. See PhotoGuide.
In the original Greek the word is written: Φίλιπποι
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 philippoi (G5375) across the King James Bible.
And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.
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.
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.
Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
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Common questions
Strong's G5375 (philippoi) is a Greek word that means: Philippi, a considerable city of Macedonia, east of Amphipolis, Acts 16:12; 20:6; Phil. 1:1; 1 Thess. 2:2; 1 & 2 Cor. subscr.*. See PhotoGuide. It appears 6 times in the King James Bible.
The word philippoi (G5375) appears 6 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5375 is philippoi, a Greek word defined as: Philippi, a considerable city of Macedonia, east of Amphipolis, Acts 16:12; 20:6; Phil. 1:1; 1 Thess. 2:2; 1 & 2 Cor. subscr.*. See PhotoGuide.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
philippoi is a Greek word found in the New Testament.