Strong's Lexicon Kegchreai: Cenchreae Original Word: Κεγχρεαί Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for millet, "κέγχρος" (kengchros), possibly referring to the area's agricultural characteristics. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Cenchreae, as it is a specific Greek location not mentioned in the Old Testament. Usage: Cenchreae is a port town located on the eastern side of the Isthmus of Corinth, serving as one of the two harbors of the ancient city of Corinth. It was a significant location for trade and travel in the ancient world, providing a gateway to the Aegean Sea. Cultural and Historical Background: Cenchreae was an important commercial hub in the Roman Empire, facilitating trade between the eastern and western parts of the empire. The town was known for its bustling port activities and was a key location for the spread of early Christianity due to its strategic position. The presence of a Christian community in Cenchreae is evidenced by the mention of Phoebe, a deaconess of the church there, in the New Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from kegchros (millet) Definition Cenchrea, a port of Corinth NASB Translation Cenchrea (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2747: ΚεγχρεαίΚεγχρεαί (T WH Κενχρεαί (cf. WH's Appendix, p. 150)), Κεγχρεων, αἱ, Cenchreae or Kenchreae, a port of Corinth, about 60 (70; Strabo (as below)) stadia from the city, on the eastern side of the isthmus, the emporium of its trade with Asia (Strabo 8, p. 380): Acts 18:18; Romans 16:1. (It still retains the ancient name; cf. B. D. American edition, under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, i. 299f.) STRONGS NT 2747: Κενχρεαί [Κενχρεαί, see Κεγχρεαί.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cencrea. Probably from kegchros (millet); Cenchreae, a port of Corinth -- Cencrea. Forms and Transliterations Κεγχρεαῖς κέγχρον κέδρινα κέδριναι κεδρίνην κεδρίνοις κέδρινον κεδρίνω κεδρίνων Κενχρεαις Κενχρεαῖς Kenchreais Ken'chreaîsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 18:18 N-DFPGRK: κειράμενος ἐν Κενχρεαῖς τὴν κεφαλήν NAS: and Aquila. In Cenchrea he had his hair KJV: [his] head in Cenchrea: for he had INT: having shaved in Cenchrea the head Romans 16:1 N-DFP |
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