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G3252 · Greek · New Testament
Μεσοποταμιος
Mesopotamios
Adjective
Of Mesopotamia

Definition

Adjectival form of Mesopotamia. Pertaining to the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Describes people or things from this ancient cradle of civilization.

Usage & Theological Significance

The adjective connects to the narrative of God's sovereign work across geographic and cultural boundaries. That the gospel reached people from Mesopotamia at Pentecost (Acts 2:9) fulfills God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed — including the very land from which Abraham had been called out.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 2:9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia.
Acts 7:2 The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia.
Genesis 24:10 Then the servant left, taking with him ten of his master's camels loaded with all kinds of good things from his master. He set out for Aram Naharaim.
Deuteronomy 23:4 For they did not come to meet you with bread and water on your way when you came out of Egypt.
Judges 3:8 The anger of the Lord burned against Israel so that He sold them into the hands of Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram Naharaim.

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