"Spain, Rom. 15:24, 28*"
Definition and meaning
Spain, Rom. 15:24, 28*
In the original Greek the word is written: Σπανία
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 spania (G4681) across the King James Bible.
Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
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Common questions
Strong's G4681 (spania) is a Greek word that means: Spain, Rom. 15:24, 28* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word spania (G4681) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4681 is spania, a Greek word defined as: Spain, Rom. 15:24, 28*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
spania is a Greek word found in the New Testament.