Berean Strong's Lexicon Lasaia: Lasaia Original Word: Λασαία Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Lasaia, as it is a specific Greek geographical name. Usage: Lasaia is a geographical name referring to a city on the island of Crete. It is mentioned in the context of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome as a prisoner. The city is noted in the New Testament for its proximity to Fair Havens, a harbor on the southern coast of Crete. Cultural and Historical Background: Lasaia was an ancient city located on the island of Crete, which was a significant center of early Christian activity. Crete itself was known for its strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea, serving as a crossroads for trade and cultural exchange. The island had a reputation for its diverse population and was home to a number of early Christian communities. The mention of Lasaia in the Book of Acts highlights the challenges of ancient maritime travel and the importance of safe harbors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Lasea, a city of Crete NASB Translation Lasea (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2996: ΛασαίαΛασαία, Λασαιας, ἡ (Lachmann Ἀλασσα, Tr WH Λασεα (see WHs Appendix, p. 160), Vulg.Thalassa), Lasaea, Acts 27:8, a city of Crete not mentioned by any ancient geographical or other writer. But this need not excite surprise, since probably it was one of the smaller and less important among the ninety or a hundred cities of the island; cf. Kuinoel at the passage (Its site was discovered in 1856, some five miles to the E. of Fair Havens and close to Cape Leonda; see Smith, Voyage and Shipwr. of St. Paul (3rd edition, p. 259f) 4th edition, p. 262f; Alford, Greek Testament, vol. ii, Proleg., p. 27f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lasea. Of uncertain origin; Lasaea, a place in Crete -- Lasea. Forms and Transliterations Λασαία Λασεα Λασέα Lasaia LasaíaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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