Strong's Lexicon Mituléné: Mytilene Original Word: Μιτυλήνη Word Origin: From ancient Greek, referring to the city of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Mytilene, as it is a specific Greek location not mentioned in the Old Testament. Usage: Mytilene is a city mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. It is known as a port city on the island of Lesbos in the northeastern Aegean Sea. The city served as a stop during the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Mytilene was the capital of the island of Lesbos and an important cultural and economic center in ancient times. Known for its strategic location, it was a hub for trade and travel in the Aegean region. The city was also famous for its contributions to art and philosophy, being the birthplace of notable figures such as the poet Sappho and the statesman Pittacus. During the Roman period, Mytilene enjoyed a degree of autonomy and prosperity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfor Mutiléné Definition Mitylene, the chief city of Lesbos NASB Translation Mitylene (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3412: ΜιτυλήνηΜιτυλήνη, Μιτυληνης, ἡ, Mitylene, the chief maritime town of the island of Lesbos in the Aegean: Acts 20:14. (Lewin, St. Paul, ii. 84f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mitylene. For mutilene (abounding in shellfish); Mitylene (or Mytilene), a town on the island of Lesbos -- Mitylene. Forms and Transliterations Μιτυληνην Μιτυλήνην Mitulenen Mitulēnēn Mitylenen Mitylēnēn Mitylḗnen MitylḗnēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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