Berean Strong's Lexicon Krété: Crete Original Word: Κρήτη Word Origin: Derived from the name of the island itself, Κρήτη (Krété). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Crete in the Old Testament, as the island is primarily mentioned in the New Testament context. Usage: The term "Krété" refers to the island of Crete, located in the Mediterranean Sea. In the New Testament, Crete is mentioned in the context of Paul's missionary journeys and the early Christian church. It is known for its strategic location and its role in the spread of Christianity. Cultural and Historical Background: Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, with a rich history dating back to ancient times. It was home to the Minoan civilization, one of the earliest advanced societies in Europe. By the time of the New Testament, Crete was under Roman control. The island's inhabitants were known for their seafaring skills and diverse culture. In the biblical context, Crete was significant for its early Christian communities, which were established by the Apostle Paul and his associates. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Crete, an island in the Mediterranean NASB Translation Crete (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2914: ΚρήτηΚρήτη, Κρήτης, ἡ, Crete, the largest and most fertile island of the Mediterranean archipelago or Aegean Sea, now called Candia: Acts 27:7, 12f, 21; Titus 1:5. (Dict. of Geog. or McClintock and Strong's Cyclopaedia, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean -- Crete. Forms and Transliterations Κρητη Κρήτῃ Κρητην Κρήτην Κρητης Κρήτης Krete Krētē Krḗtei Krḗtēi Kreten Krētēn Krḗten Krḗtēn Kretes Krētēs Krḗtes KrḗtēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 27:7 N-AFSGRK: ὑπεπλεύσαμεν τὴν Κρήτην κατὰ Σαλμώνην NAS: we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off KJV: we sailed under Crete, over against INT: we sailed under Crete over against Salmone Acts 27:12 N-GFS Acts 27:13 N-AFS Acts 27:21 N-GFS Titus 1:5 N-DFS Strong's Greek 2914 |