4681. Spania
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Spania: Spain

Original Word: Σπανία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Spania
Pronunciation: spa-NEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (span-ee'-ah)
Definition: Spain
Meaning: Spain, roughly co-extensive with the modern country of the name.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Spain.

Probably of foreign origin; Spania, a region of Europe -- Spain.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
Spain, a peninsula of S.W. Europe
NASB Translation
Spain (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4681: Σπανία

Σπανία, Σπανίας, , Spain, in the apostolic age the whole peninsula south of the Pyrenees: Romans 15:24, 28. ((Winer's Grammar, 25); the more common Greek form is Ἰσπανια, 1 Macc. 8:3 (apparently the Phoenician or Latin name for Ἰβηρια; cf. Pape, Eigennamen, under the words).)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective σπάνιος (spánios), meaning "rare" or "scarce."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Σπανία, the concept of scarcity can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey lack or insufficiency:

- Strong's Hebrew 7458 (רָעָב, ra'av): Refers to famine or hunger, often used in contexts of physical scarcity.
- Strong's Hebrew 2637 (חָסֵר, chaser): Meaning to lack or be without, used in various contexts to describe deficiency or need.

These Hebrew terms, like the Greek concept of Σπανία, highlight the human experience of scarcity and the corresponding divine response of provision and sufficiency.

Usage: The word Σπανία is not directly used in the New Testament. However, its root concept of rarity or scarcity can be found in various contexts where scarcity or lack is implied.

Context: The concept of scarcity, as derived from the Greek root σπάνιος, is a theme that can be observed throughout the biblical narrative, even if the specific term Σπανία is not explicitly mentioned in the New Testament. The idea of scarcity often serves as a backdrop for demonstrating God's provision and faithfulness. For instance, in times of famine or drought, the biblical narrative frequently highlights God's ability to provide for His people despite apparent scarcity.

In the Old Testament, scarcity is often depicted in stories of famine, such as the account of Joseph in Egypt, where God uses Joseph to store up grain during years of plenty to prepare for years of scarcity (Genesis 41). This narrative underscores the divine provision and wisdom in the face of human need.

In the New Testament, while the specific term Σπανία is not used, the concept is reflected in teachings about reliance on God rather than material wealth. Jesus' teachings often emphasize trust in God's provision, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34, where He instructs His followers not to worry about their needs, assuring them that God knows and will provide for them.

Theologically, the notion of scarcity can also be understood in a spiritual sense, where humanity's lack or insufficiency is met by the abundance of God's grace. This is evident in passages that speak of God's grace being sufficient for all needs (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Forms and Transliterations
εσπανισμένους Σπανιαν Σπανίαν σπανίζεται σπάνιον Spanian Spanían
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 15:24 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Σπανίαν ἐλπίζω γὰρ
NAS: I go to Spain-- for I hope
KJV: into Spain, I will come
INT: to Spain I hope for

Romans 15:28 N-AFS
GRK: ὑμῶν εἰς Σπανίαν
NAS: I will go on by way of you to Spain.
KJV: you into Spain.
INT: you into Spain

Strong's Greek 4681
2 Occurrences


Σπανίαν — 2 Occ.















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