"of, or a native of Ταρσός, Tarsus, the metropolis of Cilicia, Acts 9:11; 21:39*"
Definition and meaning
of, or a native of Ταρσός, Tarsus, the metropolis of Cilicia, Acts 9:11; 21:39*
In the original Greek the word is written: Ταρσεύς
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 tarseus (G5018) across the King James Bible.
And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.
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Common questions
Strong's G5018 (tarseus) is a Greek word that means: of, or a native of Ταρσός, Tarsus, the metropolis of Cilicia, Acts 9:11; 21:39* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word tarseus (G5018) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5018 is tarseus, a Greek word defined as: of, or a native of Ταρσός, Tarsus, the metropolis of Cilicia, Acts 9:11; 21:39*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
tarseus is a Greek word found in the New Testament.