Lexicon Salamis: Salamis Original Word: Σαλαμίς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Salamis. Probably from salos (from the surge on the shore); Salamis, a place in Cyprus -- Salamis. see GREEK salos 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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from a pre-Greek or Phoenician root.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for Salamis, as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the New Testament without an Old Testament counterpart. Usage: The term "Salamis" is used in the New Testament to refer to a city on the eastern coast of Cyprus. It is mentioned in the context of the early missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and Barnabas. Context: Salamis was an ancient city located on the eastern coast of the island of Cyprus. It was a significant urban center during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, known for its strategic location and bustling port. The city played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in the first century A.D. Forms and Transliterations Σαλαμινι Σαλαμῖνι Salamini SalamîniLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |