Lexical Summary Alexandrinos: Alexandrian Original Word: Ἀλεξανδρινός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Alexandria. From the same as Alexandreus; Alexandrine, or belonging to Alexandria -- of Alexandria. see GREEK Alexandreus NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Alexandreus Definition Alexandrian NASB Translation Alexandrian (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 222: ἈλεξανδρινόςἈλεξανδρινός (cf. Tdf.'s note on Acts 27:6; G L Tr Cobet, others (δρῖνος; Chandler § 397 note), (ή, , Alexandrian: Acts 27:6; Acts 28:11. ((Polybius 34, 8, 7.)) Topical Lexicon Strong’s Greek 222 – AlexandrinosOccurrences in Scripture Acts 27:6 – “There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.” Acts 28:11 – “After three months we set sail on an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island, with the figurehead of the Twin Brothers.” Historical Background Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, became Egypt’s principal port and a leading center of learning, commerce, and Judaism. By the first century it was the Empire’s chief exporter of grain, supplying Rome with the wheat that fed its million inhabitants. The city’s Jewish community was so influential that the Septuagint—the Greek translation of the Old Testament—was produced there around the third century BC. Ships registered at Alexandria routinely sailed the Mediterranean grain route: Alexandria → Myra (southwest Asia Minor) → the Aegean → Malta or Sicily → Puteoli (Italy) → Rome. Alexandrian Shipping and the Roman Grain Trade 1. Size and construction: Grain ships out of Alexandria were among the largest in antiquity, some exceeding 180 feet (55 m) in length and capable of carrying hundreds of passengers and thousands of tons of wheat. Their distinctive design included a broad beam for cargo, a single square sail, and a high stern. Significance in Luke’s Narrative Luke’s careful identification of the ships as “Alexandrian” serves several purposes: Ministry Applications 1. Strategic Use of Existing Structures: Paul’s passage on state-sponsored grain ships illustrates leveraging secular systems for gospel advance. Modern missions likewise benefit from established trade, travel, and communication networks. Theological Reflections The two brief appearances of Alexandrinos illuminate divine orchestration amid ordinary commerce. The Creator who “determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands” (Acts 17:26) likewise directs shipping schedules so that His servant stands before Caesar. Geography, economics, and politics all submit to redemptive purposes. The passages encourage faith that every sphere—including global trade—is ultimately at the disposal of the sovereign Lord for the proclamation of Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations Αλεξανδρινον Ἀλεξανδρινὸν Ἀλεξανδρῖνον Αλεξανδρινω Ἀλεξανδρινῷ Ἀλεξανδρίνῳ Alexandrino Alexandrinō Alexandrinôi Alexandrinō̂i Alexandrinon AlexandrinònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:6 Adj-ANSGRK: ἑκατοντάρχης πλοῖον Ἀλεξανδρινὸν πλέον εἰς NAS: found an Alexandrian ship KJV: a ship of Alexandria sailing INT: centurion a ship of Alexandria sailing to Acts 28:11 Adj-DNS Strong's Greek 222 |
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