Lexicon Ptolemais: Ptolemais Original Word: Πτολεμαΐς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Ptolemais
Pronunciation: pto-leh-mah-EES
Phonetic Spelling: (ptol-em-ah-is')
Definition: Ptolemais
Meaning: Ptolemais, a coast city of Phoenicia, midway between Tyre and Caesarea. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ptolemais. From Ptolemaios (Ptolemy, after whom it was named); Ptolemais, a place in Palestine -- Ptolemais. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Ptolemaios (Ptolemy, a king of Egypt) DefinitionPtolemais, a seaport south of Tyre NASB TranslationPtolemais (1).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4424: ΠτολεμαΐςΠτολεμαΐς, Πτολεμιδος, ἡ, Ptolemais, a maritime city of Phoenicia, which got its name, apparently, from Ptolemy Lathyrus (who captured it , and rebuilt it more beautifully (cf. Josephus, Antiquities 13, 12, 2f)); it is called in Judges 1:31 and in the Talmud עַכּו, in the Sept. Ακχω, by the Greeks Ἄκη (on the varying accent cf. Pape, Eigennam. under the word Πτολεμαΐς), and Romans Ace, and by modern Europeans (Acre or) St. Jean d' Acre (from a church erected there in the middle ages to St. John); it is now under Turkish rule and contains about 8000 inhabitants (cf. Baedeker, Palestine and Syria, English edition, p. 356): Acts 21:7. (Often mentioned in the books of the Maccabees and by Josephus under the name of Πτολεμαΐς, cf. especially b. j. 2, 10, 2f; (see Reland, Palaest., p. 534ff; Ritter, Palestine, English translation, iv., p. 361ff).)
Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the name Ptolemy, a common name among the Macedonian rulers of Egypt, particularly the Ptolemaic dynasty.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5910 עַכּוֹ (Acco): The Old Testament name for the city, mentioned in Judges 1:31 as one of the cities the Israelites did not conquer during their initial settlement in the Promised Land.
This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of Πτολεμαΐς, highlighting its historical and biblical significance as a key location in the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys. Usage: The term Πτολεμαΐς appears in the New Testament in the context of Paul's travels. It is mentioned in Acts 21:7. Context: Ptolemaïs, known in the Old Testament as Acco, was a significant port city in ancient Phoenicia. It was strategically located on the Mediterranean coast, serving as a vital hub for trade and military operations. The city was named Ptolemaïs during the Hellenistic period, reflecting the influence of the Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant following the conquests of Alexander the Great.
In the New Testament, Ptolemaïs is mentioned in the Book of Acts. Acts 21:7 records the Apostle Paul's journey as he traveled by sea from Tyre to Jerusalem. Upon arriving at Ptolemaïs, Paul and his companions greeted the local believers and stayed with them for one day: "When we had finished the voyage from Tyre, we arrived at Ptolemais, greeted the brothers, and stayed with them for one day" (Acts 21:7, BSB).
The city's historical significance is underscored by its continuous habitation and its role as a cultural and economic center throughout various periods, including the Roman and Byzantine eras. Ptolemaïs was known for its diverse population, which included Jews, Greeks, and other ethnic groups, contributing to its vibrant cultural landscape. Forms and Transliterations Πτολεμαιδα Πτολεμαΐδα πτύελον πτύελόν πτύξιν Ptolemaida PtolemaḯdaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
