Strong's Lexicon Kupros: Cyprus Original Word: Κύπρος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word for "copper" (κύπρος), as Cyprus was known for its copper resources. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Cyprus in the Old Testament, as the island is not mentioned by name. However, the region is indirectly referenced in passages concerning the Mediterranean and surrounding nations. Usage: Kupros refers to the island of Cyprus, located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. In the New Testament, Cyprus is mentioned as a significant location in the early Christian church, particularly in the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and Barnabas. Cultural and Historical Background: Cyprus was an important cultural and commercial hub in the ancient world, known for its strategic location and natural resources, including copper. It was a melting pot of Greek, Roman, and Eastern influences. In the first century, Cyprus was a Roman province. The island played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity, as it was the home of Barnabas, one of the early Christian leaders. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Cyprus, an island at the east end of the Mediterranean Sea NASB Translation Cyprus (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2954: ΚύπροςΚύπρος, Κύπρου, ἡ, Cyprus, a very fertile and delightful island of the Mediterranean, lying between Cilicia and Syria: Acts 11:19; Acts 13:4; Acts 15:39; Acts 21:3; Acts 27:4 (1 Macc. 15:23; 2 Macc. 10:13). (BB. DD., under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, i. 120ff.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cyprus. Of uncertain origin; Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean -- Cyprus. Forms and Transliterations κύπροι Κυπρον Κύπρον Κυπρου Κύπρου Kupron Kuprou Kypron Kýpron Kyprou KýprouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 11:19 N-GFSGRK: Φοινίκης καὶ Κύπρου καὶ Ἀντιοχείας NAS: to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, KJV: Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, INT: Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch Acts 13:4 N-AFS Acts 15:39 N-AFS Acts 21:3 N-AFS Acts 27:4 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2954 |