Lexical Summary Trógullion: Trogyllium Original Word: Τρωγύλλιον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Trogyllium. Of uncertain derivation; Trogyllium, a place in Asia Minor -- Trogyllium. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Trogyllium, a place in Ionia. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5175: ΤρωγύλλιονΤρωγύλλιον (so Ptolemy 5, 2, 8), or Τρωγιλιον ((better Τρωγυλιον; see WHs Appendix, p. 159)) (so Strabo 14, p. 636), Τρωγυλλιου, τό, Trogyllium, the name of a town and promontory of Ionia, not far from the island Samos, at the foot of Matt. Mycale, between Ephesus and the mouth of the river Maeander: Acts 20:15 R G. (Cf. B. D., under the word.) Topical Lexicon Geographical Setting Trogyllium was a rocky promontory and sheltered roadstead on the mainland opposite the southeastern corner of the island of Samos, forming part of the Mycale ridge on the Carian coast of Asia Minor. Modern geography locates it on the Dilek Peninsula of Turkey, a natural breakwater only a short sail from Miletus to the south and Chios to the north. Its curved shoreline offered vessels a brief but safe anchorage while navigating the narrow passage between Samos and the mainland. Biblical and Textual Background The name appears in several later manuscripts of Acts 20:15, reflected in the King James Version: “...and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.” Earlier and broader manuscript evidence behind most modern editions (and the Berean Standard Bible) reads more concisely, omitting the place‐name. Whether Luke originally mentioned Trogyllium or only implied the halt, the two readings describe the same itinerary and pose no doctrinal tension. The variant simply preserves a sailor’s detail that some copyists transmitted and others streamlined. Historical Significance in Pauline Travel Paul was hurrying toward Jerusalem for Pentecost (Acts 20:16). Anchoring at Trogyllium for the night allowed his vessel to avoid the risky nighttime passage around Cape Mycale and to catch favorable morning winds for the final run to Miletus. Luke’s eye for nautical realities—Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, Trogyllium, Miletus—confirms his reliability as a first-century historian and underscores the Spirit-guided precision with which Scripture records even incidental movements. Archaeology and Topography Ancient writers such as Strabo (Geography 14.1.12) mention the promontory and its strategic position opposite Samos. Surveys of the peninsula reveal remnants of small quays and watchposts that match the description of a temporary anchorage rather than a formal harbor. These finds harmonize with Luke’s terse notation of a brief stopover rather than an extended visit. Ministerial Implications 1. Urgency in Mission: Paul’s decision to bypass Ephesus and limit his halt at Trogyllium illustrates focused stewardship of time when gospel priorities are at stake (compare Ephesians 5:15–16). Lessons for Today Believers navigating their own “voyages” can draw encouragement from Trogyllium’s quiet role. Short, seemingly insignificant stops along the way often position God’s people for the next stage of His purpose. As Paul moved from Trogyllium to Miletus and finally toward Jerusalem, so individual steps of obedience, though unnoticed by the wider world, advance the larger redemptive account God is writing through His church. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance τρυμαλιᾶς — 1 Occ.τρήματος — 1 Occ. τρυπήματος — 1 Occ. Τρύφαιναν — 1 Occ. ἐτρυφήσατε — 1 Occ. τρυφῇ — 1 Occ. τρυφήν — 1 Occ. Τρυφῶσαν — 1 Occ. Τρῳάδα — 3 Occ. Τρῳάδι — 2 Occ. τρώγων — 5 Occ. τρώγοντες — 1 Occ. τέτυχεν — 1 Occ. τυχεῖν — 2 Occ. τυχὼν — 1 Occ. τύχωσιν — 2 Occ. τύχοι — 2 Occ. τυχὸν — 1 Occ. τυχοῦσαν — 1 Occ. τυχούσας — 1 Occ. |
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