Strong's Lexicon Patmos: Patmos Original Word: Πάτμος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Patmos, as it is a specific Greek geographical term. Usage: Patmos is a small, rocky island in the Aegean Sea, known primarily as the location where the Apostle John received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation. It is mentioned in the New Testament as a place of exile. Cultural and Historical Background: Patmos is part of the Dodecanese island group in the Aegean Sea. In the first century, it was under Roman control and used as a place of exile for political prisoners and those considered threats to the Roman state. The island's isolation made it an ideal location for banishment. The Apostle John was exiled to Patmos during the reign of Emperor Domitian, around AD 95, due to his testimony of Jesus Christ and his leadership in the early Christian church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Patmos, an island in the Aegean Sea NASB Translation Patmos (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3963: ΠάτμοςΠάτμος, Πατμου, ἡ, Patmos, a small and rocky island in the Aegean Sea, reckoned as one of the Sporades (Thucydides 3, 33; Strabo 10, p. 488; Pliny, h. n. 4, 23); now called Patino or (chiefly in the middle ages (Howson)) Palmosa and having from four to five thousand Christian inhabitants (cf. Schubert, Raise in das Morgenland, Th. iii., pp. 425-443; Bleek, Vorless. üb. die Apokalypse, p. 157; Kneucker in Schenkel iv., p. 403f; (BB. DD. under the word)). In it John, the author of the Apocalypse, says the revelations were made to him of the approaching consummation of God's kingdom: Revelation 1:9. It has been held by the church, ever since the time of (Justin Martyr (dialog contra Trypho, § 81, p. 308 a. cf. Eusebius, h. e. 4, 18, 8; see Charteris, Canonicity, chapter 34:and note)and) Irenaeus adv. haer. 5, 30, that this John is the Apostle; see Ἰωάννης, 2 and 6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Patmos. Of uncertain derivation; Patmus, an islet in the Mediterranean -- Patmos. Forms and Transliterations Πατμω Πάτμῳ πατράδελφος πατραδέλφου Patmo Patmō Pátmoi PátmōiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |