Berean Strong's Lexicon Samos: Samos Original Word: Σάμος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly from a pre-Greek or Anatolian language. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Samos, as it is a specific Greek geographical term. Usage: Samos is a proper noun referring to an island in the eastern Aegean Sea. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a location visited by the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Samos is an island with a rich history, known for its wine, pottery, and as the birthplace of the mathematician Pythagoras. In ancient times, it was a significant cultural and commercial hub. During the Roman period, it was part of the province of Asia. The island's strategic location made it a frequent stop for travelers and merchants navigating the Aegean Sea. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Samos, an island in the Aegean NASB Translation Samos (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4544: ΣάμοςΣάμος ((probably 'height'; cf. Pape, Eigennamen)), Σαμου, ἡ, Samos, an island in that part of the Aegean which is called the Icarian Sea, opposite Ionia and not far from Ephesus; it was the birthplace of Pythagoras; (now Greek Samo, Turkish Susam Adassi): Acts 20:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Samos. Of uncertain affinity; Samus, an island of the Mediterranean -- Samos. Forms and Transliterations Σαμον Σάμον Samon SámonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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