Who was Greece in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Greece?

Greece, also known as Javan in the Old Testament, is mentioned several times in the Bible. In the book of Daniel, Greece is symbolized by a male goat in a vision (Dan.8.21) and is described as a kingdom that will rise after Persia (Dan.10.20; 11:2). The prophet Zechariah speaks of Judah being like a bow and Ephraim like an arrow against Greece (Zechariah 9:13). Greece is also listed among the nations to which God will send survivors to proclaim His glory (Isaiah 66:19). In Ezekiel's prophecy, Javan is mentioned as a trading partner of Tyre, providing slaves and bronze vessels (Ezk.27.13,19). In the New Testament, Greece is mentioned as a region visited by Paul during his missionary journeys (Act.20.2). The term "Hellenist" is used to describe Greek-speaking Jews who had adopted Greek culture (Act.6.1; 9:29; 11:20). These references highlight the significant influence of Greek culture and language in the ancient world, as well as the tension between Greek and Jewish cultures during the time of the early church.

Where does Greece appear in the Bible?

Greece is referenced in 5 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• Acts 20:2
• Daniel 8:21
• Daniel 10:20
• Daniel 11:2
• Zechariah 9:13

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Greece.