3040. limén
Lexicon
limén: Harbor, Port

Original Word: λιμήν
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: limén
Pronunciation: lee-MANE
Phonetic Spelling: (lee-mane')
Definition: Harbor, Port
Meaning: a harbor, port, haven.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
haven.

Apparently a primary word; a harbor -- haven. Compare Kaloi Limenes.

see GREEK Kaloi Limenes

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
a harbor, a haven
NASB Translation
harbor (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3040: λιμήν

λιμήν, λιμένος, (allied with λίμνη, which see; from Homer down), a harbor, haven: Acts 27:8, 12; see καλοί λιμενες, p. 322{a}.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: From a primary word λειμῶν (leimōn), meaning "meadow" or "pasture," which is related to the idea of a place of rest or refuge.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek word λιμήν, the concept of a harbor or place of refuge can be related to Hebrew terms such as מִפְרָץ (miphratz, Strong's Hebrew 4664), which means "bay" or "inlet," and מָעוֹז (ma'oz, Strong's Hebrew 4581), meaning "stronghold" or "refuge." These terms convey similar ideas of safety and protection, though they are not direct translations of λιμήν.

Usage: The term λιμήν is used in the New Testament to describe a physical harbor or port where ships can find refuge. It is a literal term referring to a geographical location that offers protection and safety for maritime vessels.

Context: The Greek word λιμήν appears in the New Testament in the context of maritime travel, specifically in the Book of Acts. In Acts 27:8, the term is used to describe a harbor on the island of Crete. The passage recounts the journey of the Apostle Paul as he is being transported to Rome. The ship he is on encounters difficulties, and they seek refuge in a place called "Fair Havens" (Καλοὶ Λιμένες), which is a literal harbor on the southern coast of Crete. This harbor, though not ideal for wintering, provides a temporary place of safety for the ship and its passengers. The use of λιμήν in this context underscores the importance of harbors in ancient maritime travel, serving as crucial points of safety and rest for sailors navigating the often perilous Mediterranean Sea.

Forms and Transliterations
λιμενα λιμένα Λιμενας Λιμένας λιμενος λιμένος limena liména Limenas Liménas limenos liménos
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 27:8 N-AMP
GRK: καλούμενον Καλοὺς Λιμένας ᾧ ἐγγὺς
INT: called Fair Havens to which near

Acts 27:12 N-GMS
GRK: δὲ τοῦ λιμένος ὑπάρχοντος πρὸς
NAS: Because the harbor was not suitable
KJV: because the haven was
INT: moreover the harbor being to

Acts 27:12 N-AMS
GRK: Φοίνικα παραχειμάσαι λιμένα τῆς Κρήτης
NAS: Phoenix, a harbor of Crete,
KJV: [and there] to winter; [which is] an haven of Crete,
INT: Phoenix to winter [there] a harbor of Crete

Strong's Greek 3040
3 Occurrences


λιμένα — 1 Occ.
Λιμένας — 1 Occ.
λιμένος — 1 Occ.















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