3959. Patara
Strong's Lexicon
Patara: Patara

Original Word: Πάταρα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: Patara
Pronunciation: PAH-tah-rah
Phonetic Spelling: (pat'-ar-ah)
Definition: Patara
Meaning: Patara, a town on the coast of the Roman province Lycia.

Word Origin: Derived from the ancient name of a city in Lycia, a region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Patara, as it is a specific Greek place name.

Usage: Patara is a coastal city mentioned in the New Testament. It is noted as a place where the Apostle Paul changed ships during his third missionary journey. The city served as a significant port and was known for its strategic location and bustling trade.

Cultural and Historical Background: Patara was an important maritime and commercial hub in the ancient world, located near the mouth of the Xanthus River. It was part of the Lycian League and later came under Roman control. The city was renowned for its temple and oracle of Apollo, which attracted visitors from across the region. Patara's harbor facilitated trade and travel, making it a key stop for travelers and merchants.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
probably of foreign origin
Definition
Patara, a city of Lycia
NASB Translation
Patara (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3959: Πάταρα

Πάταρα, Παταρων, τά (cf. Winers Grammar, 176 (166)), Patara, a maritime city of Lycia, celebrated for an oracle of Apollo: Acts 21:1. (B. D. under the word ; Lewin, St. Paul, ii. 99f.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Patara.

Probably of foreign origin; Patara, a place in Asia Minor -- Patara.

Forms and Transliterations
Παταρα Πάταρα Patara Pátara
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 21:1 N-ANP
GRK: κἀκεῖθεν εἰς Πάταρα
NAS: and from there to Patara;
KJV: and from thence unto Patara:
INT: and from there to Patara

Strong's Greek 3959
1 Occurrence


Πάταρα — 1 Occ.















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