Beroia names the place toward which Paul and Silas were sent and where Paul proclaimed the word of God.

Beroia is used as a place name: Paul and Silas are sent toward it in Acts 17:10, and Paul is said to proclaim the word of God there in Acts 17:13.

1. Place named in travel and proclamation · dominant

   In Acts 17:10, the accusative singular form occurs with Paul and Silas being sent toward the place; the APB renders the movement as “toward Berea.” In Acts 17:13, the dative singular form locates Paul’s proclamation of the word of God there; the APB renders “in Berea.”

   Acts 17:10Acts 17:13

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the name as “Berea” in both verses, within the phrases “toward Berea” and “in Berea.” These phrases confirm the verse-level setting rather than provide a separate definition.