Meaning
Caesarea Philippi was a city in the region of Ituraea. Philip the tetrarch enlarged and renamed it in honour of Caesar, distinguishing it from other cities bearing the name Caesarea.
Biblical Usage
Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi with His disciples and asked them whom men said He was. Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Jesus then spoke to His disciples concerning His coming suffering, death, and resurrection.
Key References
- Matthew 16:13-28
- Mark 8:27-38
- Luke 9:18-27
Related Terms
- Jesus Christ
- Peter
- Disciples
- Transfiguration