Strong's Lexicon Knidos: Cnidus Original Word: Κνίδος Word Origin: Derived from ancient Greek, referring to a specific geographical location. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Knidos, as it is a specific Greek geographical term. Usage: Knidos is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to a city located on the southwest coast of Asia Minor, in what is now modern-day Turkey. It is mentioned in the context of Paul's missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Knidos was an ancient Greek city known for its strategic location on a peninsula, which made it an important maritime and trade center. It was part of the Dorian Hexapolis and was famous for its advancements in art, science, and architecture. The city was also known for the Temple of Aphrodite and its association with the famous statue of Aphrodite by Praxiteles. During the Roman period, Knidos continued to be a significant port city. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Cnidus, a city on the S.W. coast of Asia Minor NASB Translation Cnidus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2834: ΚνίδοςΚνίδος, Κνιδου, ἡ, Cnidus or Gnidus, a peninsula (now Cape Crio) and a city of the same name, on the coast of Caria: Acts 27:7 (1 Macc. 15:23). (B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cnidus. Probably of foreign origin; Cnidus, a place in Asia Minor -- Cnidus. Forms and Transliterations Κνιδον Κνίδον κνίζων Knidon KnídonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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