Makedṓn — G3110

Definition

masculine proper noun

a Macedon (Macedonian), i.e. inhabitant of Macedonia

Usually translated as

of Macedonia, Macedonian

Origin

of uncertain derivation

Occurrences

Makedṓn occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (3), 2 Corinthians (2)

• Acts 16:9 — And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia (Μακεδών), and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
• Acts 19:29 — And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia (Μακεδόνας), Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
• Acts 27:2 — And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian (Μακεδόνος) of Thessalonica, being with us.
• 2 Corinthians 9:2 — For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia (Μακεδόσιν), that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
• 2 Corinthians 9:4 — Lest haply if they of Macedonia (Μακεδόνες) come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.