Strong's Lexicon Salamis: Salamis Original Word: Σαλαμίς Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a pre-Greek or Phoenician name. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Salamis, as it is a specific Greek place name. Usage: Salamis is a city on the eastern coast of Cyprus. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as the first stop on Paul and Barnabas's missionary journey after leaving Antioch. It is noted for its Jewish population and synagogues. Cultural and Historical Background: Salamis was an important city in ancient Cyprus, known for its strategic location and bustling port. It was a center of commerce and trade, influenced by various cultures, including Greek, Phoenician, and Roman. The city had a significant Jewish community, which is why Paul and Barnabas began their ministry there by preaching in the synagogues. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps akin to salos Definition Salamis, the chief city of Cyprus NASB Translation Salamis (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4529: ΣαλαμίςΣαλαμίς (on its derivation, see Pape, Eigennamen, under the word), Σαλαμινος, ἡ, Salamis, the principal city of the island Cyprus: Acts 13:5. (BB. DD.; Dict. of Geog. under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, i., 120f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Salamis. Probably from salos (from the surge on the shore); Salamis, a place in Cyprus -- Salamis. see GREEK salos Forms and Transliterations Σαλαμινι Σαλαμῖνι Salamini SalamîniLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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