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Italy in the Bible.

Italy is a region in the Bible, its middle about 2,432 km (1,511 miles) north-west of Jerusalem. The King James Version names it in 4 verses, from Acts 18:2 to Hebrews 13:24.

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About Italy.

Acts 18:2; 27:1, 6; Heb. 13:24), like most geographical names, was differently used at different periods of history. As the power of Rome advanced, nations were successively conquered and added to it till it came to designate the whole country to the south of the Alps. There was constant intercourse between Palestine and Italy in the time of the Romans.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

People named with Italy.

Aquila 1Claudius 1Julius 1Paul 1Priscilla 1

Near Italy.

All 4 verses that name Italy.

Acts 3

  • Acts 18:2And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
  • Acts 27:1And 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.
  • Acts 27:6And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.

Hebrews 1

  • Hebrews 13:24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

Questions about Italy.

Where is Italy in the Bible?

Italy is a region its middle about 2,432 km (1,511 miles) north-west of Jerusalem. BibleLectio shows it on a painted map of the Bible’s world, with every verse that names it.

How many times is Italy named in the Bible?

The King James Version names Italy in 4 verses, in 2 books, from Acts 18:2 to Hebrews 13:24.

Which people are named with Italy in the Bible?

The verses that name Italy also name Aquila, Claudius, Julius, Paul and Priscilla.

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