4223. Potioloi

Lexicon

Potioloi: Puteoli

Original Word: Ποτιόλοι
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Potioloi
Pronunciation: po-tee-o'-loi
Phonetic Spelling: (pot-ee'-ol-oy)
Definition: Puteoli
Meaning: Puteoli, the great harbor for traffic with Alexandria on the Bay of Naples.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Puteoli.

Of Latin origin; little wells, i.e. Mineral springs; Potioli (i.e. Puteoli), a place in Italy -- Puteoli.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latinor.
Definition
Puteoli, a city on the Bay of Naples
NASB Translation
Puteoli (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4223: Ποτίολοι

Ποτίολοι, Ποτιολων, οἱ, Puteoli, a city of Campania in Italy, situated on the Bay of Naples, now called Pozzuoli: Acts 28:13. (Cf. Lewin, St. Paul, ii. 218ff; Smith, Dict. of Geog. under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Latin "Puteoli," which means "little wells" or "sulfur springs." The name refers to the ancient city known for its hot springs and volcanic activity.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Ποτιόλοι, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific location in the Roman Empire. However, the concept of cities and ports as centers of trade and cultural exchange can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and trade in the Old Testament, such as עִיר (ir, city) and סֹחֵר (socher, trader).

Usage: The term Ποτιόλοι is used in the New Testament to denote the city of Puteoli, specifically in the context of the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome.

Context: • Historical Context: Puteoli was an important commercial hub in the Roman Empire, located on the Bay of Naples. It was known for its bustling port, which facilitated trade across the Mediterranean. The city was also famous for its natural hot springs and volcanic activity, which attracted visitors seeking therapeutic benefits.
• Biblical Significance: Puteoli is mentioned in the New Testament in the Book of Acts. In Acts 28:13-14 (BSB), it is recorded that the Apostle Paul, on his way to Rome as a prisoner, landed at Puteoli. The passage states: "From there we sailed around and arrived at Rhegium. After one day a south wind came up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. There we found some brothers who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome."
• Cultural and Religious Influence: The presence of a Christian community in Puteoli, as indicated by Paul's stay with the "brothers," suggests that the Gospel had reached this significant port city early in the spread of Christianity. The city's strategic location and diverse population would have made it an ideal place for the dissemination of Christian teachings.
• Archaeological Insights: Excavations in the area have uncovered remnants of the ancient port, marketplaces, and residential areas, providing insights into the daily life and commerce of the time. The ruins of Puteoli continue to be a site of interest for historians and archaeologists studying the Roman Empire and early Christian history.

Forms and Transliterations

Ποτιολους Ποτιόλους ποτιστήριον ποτιστηρίων Potiolous Potiólous

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 28:13 N-AMP
GRK: ἤλθομεν εἰς Ποτιόλους
NAS: we came to Puteoli.
KJV: the next day to Puteoli:
INT: we came to Puteoli

Strong's Greek 4223
1 Occurrence

Ποτιόλους — 1 Occ.