Strong's Lexicon Rhodos: Rhodes Original Word: Ῥόδος Word Origin: From the Greek word for "rose" (ῥόδον, rhodon) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Rhodes, as it is a specific geographical location in the Greek context. Usage: The term "Rhodos" refers to the island of Rhodes, a significant location in the Mediterranean Sea. In the New Testament, it is mentioned as a place visited by the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Rhodes is an island situated in the southeastern Aegean Sea, part of modern-day Greece. In ancient times, it was known for its strategic location, thriving commerce, and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The island was a cultural and economic hub, with a rich history of Greek, Roman, and later Byzantine influence. During the time of the New Testament, Rhodes was an important stop for maritime travel and trade. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from the same as Rhodé Definition Rhodes, an island in the Mediterranean NASB Translation Rhodes (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4499: ῬόδοςῬόδος, ῤόδου, ἡ, Rhodes ((cf. Pape, Eigennamen, under the word)), a well-known island of the Cyclades opposite Caria and Lycia, with a capital of the same name: Acts 21:1. ((From Homer down); 1 Macc. 15:23.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rhodes. Probably from rhodon (a rose); Rhodus, an island of the Mediterranean -- Rhodes. Forms and Transliterations Ροδον Ῥόδον ροιζούντος Rhodon Rhódon RodonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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