Strong’s G698 · Greek

Ἀρεοπαγίτης
Areopagítēs

Definition

an Areopagite or member of the court held on Mars' Hill

Etymology

from G697 (Ἄρειος Πάγος);

Where the KJV renders it

  • Areopagite

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