Pisidia

American  

[pi-sid-ee-uh, pahy-] / pɪˈsɪd i ə, paɪ- /

noun

1. an ancient country in S Asia Minor: later a Roman province.

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Pisidia

When Paul and Barnabas preached at Antioch in Pisidia, the Jews spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.

From The Ordinance of Covenanting by Cunningham, John

These were the Isaurians, men from the rugged highlands of Pisidia, whose lives had hitherto been chiefly spent either in robbing or in defending themselves from robbery.

From Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation by Hodgkin, Thomas

In passing through Pisidia, an anecdote is related of Godfrey which is characteristic of his courage and gallantry.

From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

The scene is laid in the beginning at Iconium, whither Paul had fled from Antioch in Pisidia, as is related in the thirteenth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.

From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred

The ensuing winter months were employed in the conquest of Lydia, Pamphylia, and Pisidia, which was effected easily, since the terror of his arms led to submission wherever he appeared.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John