4544. Samos

Lexicon

Samos: Samos

Original Word: Σάμος
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Samos
Pronunciation: SAH-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (sam'-os)
Definition: Samos
Meaning: Samos, an island in the Aegean sea off the coast of Asia Minor, near Ephesus and Miletus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Samos.

Of uncertain affinity; Samus, an island of the Mediterranean -- Samos.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Samos, an island in the Aegean
NASB Translation
Samos (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4544: Σάμος

Σάμος ((probably 'height'; cf. Pape, Eigennamen)), Σαμου, ἡ, Samos, an island in that part of the Aegean which is called the Icarian Sea, opposite Ionia and not far from Ephesus; it was the birthplace of Pythagoras; (now Greek Samo, Turkish Susam Adassi): Acts 20:15.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from a pre-Greek or Anatolian language.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Hebrew entries for Samos, as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the New Testament Greek text.

Usage: The term "Samos" is used in the New Testament to refer to the island visited by the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. It is mentioned in the context of his travels in the Book of Acts.

Context: Samos is an island located in the eastern Aegean Sea, known for its rich history and cultural significance in ancient times. It lies close to the coast of Asia Minor, opposite the ancient city of Ephesus. Samos was renowned in antiquity for its wine, pottery, and as the birthplace of the famous mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras.

In the New Testament, Samos is mentioned in Acts 20:15, where it is recorded as a stop during the Apostle Paul's third missionary journey. The passage states: "Sailing from there, we arrived the next day opposite Chios. The following day we crossed over to Samos, and on the next day we came to Miletus." (BSB)

This brief mention highlights Samos as part of the route taken by Paul as he traveled from Troas to Miletus, emphasizing the island's role as a waypoint in the maritime routes of the ancient world. The inclusion of Samos in the biblical narrative underscores the interconnectedness of the early Christian mission with the broader Greco-Roman world.

Historically, Samos was a significant cultural and economic center, with its strategic location making it a hub for trade and travel. The island's history is marked by periods of prosperity and influence, particularly during the Archaic and Classical periods of Greek history.

Forms and Transliterations

Σαμον Σάμον Samon Sámon

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 20:15 N-AFS
GRK: παρεβάλομεν εἰς Σάμον τῇ δὲ
NAS: day we crossed over to Samos; and the day following
KJV: [day] we arrived at Samos, and tarried
INT: we arrived at Samos and

Strong's Greek 4544
1 Occurrence

Σάμον — 1 Occ.