Strong’s G2956 · Greek

Κυρηναῖος
Kyrēnaîos

Definition

i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene

Etymology

from G2957 (Κυρήνη);

Where the KJV renders it

  • of Cyrene
  • Cyrenian

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