Bible Dictionary
Libya
Libya was the North African region west of Egypt, associated with the Ludim and with Cyrene. Jews from Libya were present at Pentecost.
Definition
Libya was the region of northern Africa west of Egypt. In biblical usage the name is associated with the country of the Ludim and with Cyrene.
Biblical Usage
Jews from Libya were among those present at Pentecost in Acts 2:10. Cyrene is identified as one of Libya’s five cities.
Historical Background
Greek and Roman writers often applied the name to Africa generally, though usually excluding Egypt.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The country of the Ludim (Gen. 10:13), Northern Africa, a large tract lying along the Mediterranean, to the west of Egypt (Acts 2:10). Cyrene was one of its five cities.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
This name occurs only in (Acts 2:10) It is applied by the Greek and Roman writers to the African continent, generally, however, excluding Egypt.