"the space of three years, Acts 20:31*"
Definition and meaning
the space of three years, Acts 20:31*
In the original Greek the word is written: τριετία
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 trietia (G5148) across the King James Bible.
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
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Common questions
Strong's G5148 (trietia) is a Greek word that means: the space of three years, Acts 20:31* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word trietia (G5148) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5148 is trietia, a Greek word defined as: the space of three years, Acts 20:31*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
trietia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.