Lycaonia
LocationsGeographical Setting
Lycaonia was an ancient region in south-central Anatolia characterized by a high plateau and semi-arid climate.
What is the meaning of Lycaonia in the Bible?
Lycaonia was a historical region in central and southern Asia Minor, situated between Galatia, Cappadocia, Cilicia Tracheia, Pisidia, and Phrygia, featuring a level plain with limited vegetation and water sources.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the geography of Lycaonia provides context for the New Testament accounts of Paul and Barnabas visiting cities such as Lystra and Iconium, illustrating the challenging travel conditions and cultural environment of their missionary journeys.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.