2914. Krété

Lexicon

Krété: Crete

Original Word: Κρήτη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Krété
Pronunciation: kray'-tay
Phonetic Spelling: (kray'-tay)
Definition: Crete
Meaning: Crete.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Crete.

Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean -- Crete.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Crete, an island in the Mediterranean
NASB Translation
Crete (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2914: Κρήτη

Κρήτη, Κρήτης, ἡ, Crete, the largest and most fertile island of the Mediterranean archipelago or Aegean Sea, now called Candia: Acts 27:7, 12f, 21; Titus 1:5. (Dict. of Geog. or McClintock and Strong's Cyclopaedia, under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Κρήτη, as it specifically refers to the island of Crete, which is not mentioned in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term "Κρήτη" is used in the New Testament to refer to the island of Crete. It appears in the context of Paul's journeys and the early Christian church.

Context: Crete is a significant location in the New Testament, primarily mentioned in the context of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys. The island is located in the Mediterranean Sea and is known for its strategic position and cultural influence in the ancient world. In the New Testament, Crete is mentioned in the Book of Acts and the Epistle to Titus.

In Acts 27:7-21, Crete is noted as a location where Paul and his companions sailed during his journey to Rome. The narrative describes their struggle against adverse winds and their eventual decision to seek shelter on the island. The passage highlights the island's geographical features, such as Fair Havens, a harbor on the southern coast of Crete.

The Epistle to Titus provides further insight into the early Christian presence on the island. Paul left Titus in Crete to organize the church and appoint elders in every town (Titus 1:5). This indicates that Crete had multiple Christian communities that required leadership and structure. Paul also references the Cretans' reputation, quoting a local saying, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons" (Titus 1:12, BSB), which he uses to emphasize the need for sound teaching and moral integrity among the believers.

Crete's historical and cultural context is essential for understanding its role in the New Testament. The island was known for its diverse population and was a hub of trade and cultural exchange. This diversity likely presented both challenges and opportunities for the spread of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

Κρητη Κρήτῃ Κρητην Κρήτην Κρητης Κρήτης Krete Krētē Krḗtei Krḗtēi Kreten Krētēn Krḗten Krḗtēn Kretes Krētēs Krḗtes Krḗtēs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 27:7 N-AFS
GRK: ὑπεπλεύσαμεν τὴν Κρήτην κατὰ Σαλμώνην
NAS: we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off
KJV: we sailed under Crete, over against
INT: we sailed under Crete over against Salmone

Acts 27:12 N-GFS
GRK: λιμένα τῆς Κρήτης βλέποντα κατὰ
NAS: a harbor of Crete, facing
KJV: [which is] an haven of Crete, and lieth
INT: a harbor of Crete looking toward

Acts 27:13 N-AFS
GRK: παρελέγοντο τὴν Κρήτην
NAS: and [began] sailing along Crete, close
KJV: [thence], they sailed close by Crete.
INT: they coasted along Crete

Acts 27:21 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς Κρήτης κερδῆσαί τε
NAS: and not to have set sail from Crete and incurred
KJV: from Crete, and
INT: from Crete to have incurred moreover

Titus 1:5 N-DFS
GRK: σε ἐν Κρήτῃ ἵνα τὰ
NAS: I left you in Crete, that you would set in order
KJV: in Crete, that
INT: you in Crete that the things

Strong's Greek 2914
5 Occurrences

Κρήτῃ — 1 Occ.
Κρήτην — 2 Occ.
Κρήτης — 2 Occ.