The meaning of “Κύπρος”
Understanding Kýpros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain origin Cyprus. - Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean
Κύπρος
of uncertain origin Cyprus. - Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 11:19 | “Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.” Word: Κύπρος (Kýpros) | |
| Acts 13:4 | “So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.” Word: Κύπρος (Kýpros) | |
| Acts 15:39 | “And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;” Word: Κύπρος (Kýpros) | |
| Acts 21:3 | “Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.” Word: Κύπρος (Kýpros) | |
| Acts 27:4 | “And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.” Word: Κύπρος (Kýpros) |