Strong's Lexicon Krés: Cretan Original Word: Κρής Word Origin: From the name of the island Κρήτη (Krete), known in English as Crete. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "Κρής" as it specifically refers to a Greek island and its inhabitants. However, the concept of islanders or maritime peoples can be found in references to the "islands of the sea" (e.g., Isaiah 11:11). Usage: The term "Κρής" refers to an inhabitant of Crete, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. In the New Testament, Cretans are mentioned in the context of their cultural characteristics and their presence in the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: Crete is a significant island in the Mediterranean, known for its ancient Minoan civilization. By the time of the New Testament, Crete was a Roman province. The Cretans had a reputation for being skilled sailors and traders, but they were also stereotyped in the ancient world as being deceitful and lazy, a stereotype reflected in the writings of the poet Epimenides, who is quoted in the New Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Krété Definition a Cretan NASB Translation Cretans (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2912: ΚρήςΚρής, ὁ, plural Κρῆτες, a Cretan, an inhabitant of the island of Crete: Acts 2:11; Titus 1:12 (cf. Farrar, St. Paul, 2:534). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Crete, Cretian. From Krete; a Cretan, i.e. Inhabitant of Crete -- Crete, Cretian. see GREEK Krete Forms and Transliterations Κρητες Κρῆτες Kretes Krêtes Krētes Krē̂tesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 2:11 N-NMPGRK: καὶ προσήλυτοι Κρῆτες καὶ Ἄραβες NAS: Cretans and Arabs-- we hear KJV: Cretes and Arabians, INT: and converts Cretans and Arabians Titus 1:12 N-NMP |
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