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ἀγοραῖος

agoraiosof the marketplaceHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective2 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

ἀγοραῖος, -ον

(ἀγορά),

1. frequenting the ἀγορά , a lounger in the ἀγορά (Xen., al.): Acts 17:5.

2. In late writers (Strab., al.), proper to the ἀγορά : ἀγοραῖοι (sc. ἥμεραι) ἀγονται (cf. Lat. conventus agere), court-days are kept, Acts 19:38 (for exx. of both usages, see MM, VGT, see word).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 17:5ἀγοραίων · marketplace
    The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.
  2. Acts 19:38ἀγοραῖοι · [the] courts
    So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there.