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Thessalonica

Thessalonica (Biblical Place • 40.632°N, 22.932°E): Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 17:1 , Acts 17:11 , Acts 17:13 , Acts 27:2 , Phil 4:16 , 2 Tim 4:10 . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Early Church, Acts & Pauline Epistles—Following the ascension of Yeshua and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 1 –2, the apostolic community spread from Jerusalem and Judea to Samaria , Antioch , Corinth , Ephesus , and Rome , documented across Acts and the twenty-one New Testament Epistles.

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Thessalonica (Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 17:1 , Acts 17:11 , Acts 17:13 , Acts 27:2 , Phil 4:16 , 2 Tim 4:10 .) Macedonia (region. Referenced in Acts 16:9 , Acts 16:10 , Acts 16:12 , Acts 18:5 , Acts 19:21 .) Heliopolis (Ancient biblical location referenced in Jer 43:13 (identified with On).) Jabneh (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 26:6 (identified with Jabneel 1 ).)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Philippians 4:16 : "For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity."; Acts 17:1 : "Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia , they came to Thessalonica , where was a synagogue of the Jews:"; 2 Timothy 4:10 : "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia , Titus unto Dalmatia .". Related canonical books and chapters: Acts 17 ( Acts • Chapter 17 (34 verses)), Philippians (New Testament • 4 Chapters), 2 Timothy 4 ( 2 Timothy • Chapter 4 (22 verses)).

Connected Topics & Entities Book/Chapter Verse Person Place Lexicon Theology Commentary

Topics, People & Places (36)

Thessalonica
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Biblical Place • 40.632°N, 22.932°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 17:1 , Acts 17:11 , Acts 17:13 , Acts 27:2 , Phil 4:16 , 2 Tim 4:10 .

Macedonia
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Biblical Place • Thessalonica • 40.632°N, 22.932°E

region. Referenced in Acts 16:9 , Acts 16:10 , Acts 16:12 , Acts 18:5 , Acts 19:21 .

Acts 17
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Acts • Chapter 17 (34 verses)

Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia , they came to Thessalonica , where was a synagogue of the Jews: And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs h... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Amphipolis , Apollonia , Thessalonica , Berea , Athens .

Philippians
99% New Testament
New Testament • 4 Chapters

Philippians (New Testament, 4 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , Benjamin . Key places: Philippi , Macedonia , Thessalonica . Opens with: "Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi , with the bishops and deacons:..."

2 Timothy 4
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2 Timothy • Chapter 4 (22 verses)

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ , who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when t... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Thessalonica , Galatia , Dalmatia , Ephesus , Troas .

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Overview of 2 Thessalonians correcting misunderstandings about the Day of the Lord, exposing the rebellion of the man of lawlessness, and exhorting steadfast, productive labor.

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Map of Paul's Second Missionary Journey (Acts 15:36–18:22)
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Cilicia , Galatia , Troas (Macedonian Call), Philippi , Thessalonica , Berea , Athens , and Corinth .

Historical Biblical Cartographers • Geographicus / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Acts 27
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Acts • Chapter 27 (44 verses)

And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy , they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. And entering into a ship of Adramyttium , we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia ; one Aristarchus, a Macedon... Mentions: Italy , Adramyttium , Asia , Thessalonica , Sidon .

2 Timothy
99% New Testament
New Testament • 4 Chapters

2 Timothy (New Testament, 4 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , David , Moses . Key places: Asia , Rome , Ephesus , Antioch 1 , Iconium , Lystra . Opens with: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,..."

Philippians 4
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Philippians • Chapter 4 (23 verses)

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia , Thessalonica .

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians encouraging a young, persecuted church in holy living, brotherly love, and hope in the triumphant return (Parousia) of King Jesus .

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Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah

Following the ascension of Yeshua and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 1 –2, the apostolic community spread from Jerusalem and Judea to Samaria , Antioch , Corinth , Ephesus , and Rome , documented across Acts and the twenty-one New Testament Epistles.

Heliopolis
76% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • On • 30.108°N, 31.338°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Jer 43:13 (identified with On).

Jabneh
75% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Jabneel 1 • 31.866°N, 34.747°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 26:6 (identified with Jabneel 1 ).

Arumah
73% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 32.155°N, 35.318°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 9:41 .

Horonaim
70% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 31.288°N, 35.515°E

~. Referenced in Isa 15:5 , Jer 48:3 , Jer 48:5 , Jer 48:34 .

Tigris
69% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 35.983°N, 43.346°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 2:14 , Dan 10:4 .

Abel-keramim
68% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 32.024°N, 35.824°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Judg 11:33 .

Adoraim
67% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 31.517°N, 34.983°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 11:9 .

μυστήριον
mysterion (mystḗrion) [moos-tay'-ree-on]
G3466 Greek noun neuter 28x
that which is known to the, a mystery, secret doctrine

Primary meaning: that which is known to the, a mystery, secret doctrine, secret. Strong's: a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites). Lexical nuances: that which is known to the μύστης ( initiated ), a mystery or secret doctrine , mostly in pl., τὰ μ. (Æsch., Hdt., al.).

Derivation: from a derivative of (to shut the mouth);
מַשָּׂא
massa (maśśāʾ) [mas-SAW]
H4853 Hebrew noun masculine 66x
burden, prophetic oracle, solemn pronouncement

Burden; prophetic pronouncement of weight and impending divine judgment against nations (Isaiah 13:1, Nahum 1:1, Malachi 1:1).

Derivation: From נָשָׂא (H5375) to lift up, bear.
Dead Sea Scrolls — Great Isaiah Scroll (1QIsa-a) Col 44 (Isaiah 53)
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The famous Suffering Servant chapter ( Isaiah 52:13–53 :12) in Hebrew from the Great Isaiah Scroll .

Qumran Essene Scribes / Early Christian Copyists • Shrine of the Book / Israel Antiquities Authority Public Domain Mark 1.0
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Overview of 1 & 2 Chronicles retelling Israel 's entire story from Adam through the exile to offer post-exilic returnees hope in the coming Messianic King and restored Temple.

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The Essene Community, 1QS, 1QM, 4QMMT, and Messianic Matrix of the New Testament

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls at Khirbet Qumran (1947–1956) revolutionized understanding of the Hebrew Bible text, sectarian Jewish theology, messianism, and the historical matrix out of which Christianity emerged.

2 Chronicles 5
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2 Chronicles • Chapter 5 (14 verses)

Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the Lord was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God. Then Solomon assembled the... Mentions: Solomon, David , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Asaph , Jerusalem , Zion , Horeb , Egypt .

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Explore the rich Hebrew concept of Hesed (חֶסֶD)—unconditional covenant loyalty, generous mercy, and steadfast love that binds God to His people regardless of their failures.

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Overview of Psalms exploring its 5-book intentional literary design, the twin entry-gates of Psalm 1 and Psalm 2 , and the journey from lament to hallelujah praise.

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Trace the rhythm of the seventh-day Sabbath from Genesis creation through the Year of Jubilee to Jesus liberating captives and inaugurating eternal rest.

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The Tripartite TaNaKh, The Great Synagogue, Dead Sea Scrolls Witnesses, and Masoretic Precision

Broad historical and manuscript consensus that the 24/39-book Hebrew canon ( Torah , Nevi'im, Ketuvim - TaNaKh) was established and closed well before the 1st century AD, attested by Josephus, Philo, the Prologue to Ben Sira (c. 132 BC), the New Testament, and Qumran biblical scrolls.

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Explore the universal biblical story of humanity in exile—banished from Eden and Babylon 's captivity—and how Jesus leads humanity back home to God's presence.

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Exodus 36
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Exodus • Chapter 36 (38 verses)

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded. And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wis... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel .

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Discover what holiness (qadosh) truly means in Scripture: God's unique, life-giving purity that consumes corruption, transforms impurities into holiness through Jesus , and sanctifies believers.

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Leningrad Codex (B19a) — Isaiah 52–53
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Masoretic Hebrew text of the Fourth Servant Song with critical masorah parva and magna.

Qumran Essene Scribes / Early Christian Copyists • Shrine of the Book / Israel Antiquities Authority Public Domain Mark 1.0
1 Samuel 24
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1 Samuel • Chapter 24 (22 verses)

And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En–gedi. Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel , and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats... Mentions: Saul, David, Jacob/Israel .

Scripture Passages (6)

For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity.

Acts 17:1 (KJV)
Acts 17 KJV

Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia , they came to Thessalonica , where was a synagogue of the Jews:

2 Timothy 4:10 (KJV)
2 Timothy 4 KJV

For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica ; Crescens to Galatia , Titus unto Dalmatia .

And entering into a ship of Adramyttium , we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia ; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica , being with us.

Acts 17:13 (KJV)
Acts 17 KJV

But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea , they came thither also, and stirred up the people.

Acts 17:11 (KJV)
Acts 17 KJV

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica , in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

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