2972. Kós

Lexicon

Kós: Cos

Original Word: Κῶς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Kós
Pronunciation: kohs
Phonetic Spelling: (koce)
Definition: Cos
Meaning: Cos, an island in the Aegean Sea, south-west of Asia Minor.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Cos.

Of uncertain origin; Cos, an island in the Mediterranean -- Cos.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Cos, an island in the Aegean Sea
NASB Translation
Cos (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2972: Κώς

Κώς, genitive Κῶ, ἡ, Cos (A. V. Coos) (now Stanco or Stanchio (which has arisen from a slurred pronunciation of ἐς ταν Κῶ (modern Greek) like Stambul from ἐς ταν πόλιν. (Hackett))), a small island of the Aegean Sea, over against the cities of Cnidus and Halicarnassus, celebrated for its fertility and especially for its abundance of wine and grain: Acts 21:1, where for the Rec. Κῶν Griesbach (followed by subsequent editors) has restored Κῶ, as in 1 Macc. 15:23; see Matthiae, § 70 note 3; Winers Grammar, § 8, 2 a.; (Buttmann, 21 (19); WH's Appendix, p. 157). Cf. Kuester, De Co insula, Halicarnassus 1833; ("but the best description is in Ross, Reisen nach Kos as above with (Halle, 1852)" (Howson); cf. Lewin, St. Paul, 2:96).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from a pre-Greek or non-Greek language, as it refers to a geographical location.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Κῶς, as it specifically refers to a geographical location in the Greek-speaking world. However, geographical names in the Hebrew Bible that refer to islands or coastal regions might be considered in a broader context of ancient Mediterranean geography.

Usage: The term Κῶς is used in the New Testament to refer to the island of Kos, specifically in the context of Paul's missionary journeys.

Context: • Geographical Context: Kos is an island located in the southeastern Aegean Sea, near the coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands. In ancient times, Kos was renowned for its medical school and as the birthplace of Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine."
• Biblical Reference: The island of Kos is mentioned in the New Testament in Acts 21:1, where it is recorded as a stop during the Apostle Paul's third missionary journey. The passage states: "After we had torn ourselves away from them, we set sail and made a straight run to Kos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara" (BSB).
• Historical Significance: In addition to its medical heritage, Kos was a center of culture and learning in the ancient world. The island had a significant Jewish population during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, which may have influenced its mention in the context of Paul's travels.
• Cultural Influence: Kos was known for its Asclepeion, a healing temple dedicated to Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine. This cultural backdrop provides insight into the diverse religious and philosophical environment encountered by early Christian missionaries like Paul.

Forms and Transliterations

Κω Κῶ Ko Kô Kō Kō̂

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 21:1 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν Κῶ τῇ δὲ
NAS: we ran a straight course to Cos and the next
KJV: unto Coos, and
INT: to Cos and

Strong's Greek 2972
1 Occurrence

Κῶ — 1 Occ.