Strong’s G2437 · Greek

Ἰλλυρικόν
Illyrikón

Definition

(the) Illyrican (shore), i.e. (as a name itself) Illyricum, a region of Europe

Etymology

neuter of an adjective from a name of uncertain derivation;

Where the KJV renders it

  • Illyricum

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