Macedonia Vowel-Point Question

[Jerry]

Vowel pointings will sometimes change depending upon the prefixes and suffixes applied. A quick glance at the word shows that the "b" (in) prefix (used in 1 Thessalonians) triggered a variant in the pronunciation of the main word. This is possible, although a bit unusual that the "D" (of) prefix (used elsewhere) did not follow suit in the same manner.

Thus, it is possible that the quamets (the long "a" vowel) is misplaced over the matres lectionis (the "W"), instead of the "D", for the word with the "B" prefix. Not certain, but just speculating.