Strong's Lexicon Assos: Assos Original Word: Ἄσσος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Assos, as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the New Testament. Usage: Assos is a city mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. It is known as a coastal city in the Roman province of Asia, located in present-day Turkey. The city is noted for its mention in the travels of the Apostle Paul. Cultural and Historical Background: Assos was an ancient city situated on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor, overlooking the Aegean Sea. It was known for its strategic location and its harbor, which facilitated trade and travel. The city was also famous for its philosophical school, which was associated with Aristotle. During the Roman period, Assos was a significant urban center, and its ruins today include a well-preserved theater and the remains of a temple dedicated to Athena. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Assos, a city on the W. coast of Asia Minor NASB Translation Assos (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 789: ΑσσοςΑσσος (so all editions, perhaps better Ασσος; Chandler § 317, cf. § 319; Pape, Eigennamen under the word), Ἀσσου, ἡ, Assos, a maritime city in Asia Minor, on the Aegean Sea (Gulf of Adramyttium), and nine (according to Tab. Peuting. (edited by Fortin d'Urban, Paris 1845, p. 170) 20 to 25) miles (see Hackett on Acts as below) distant (to the south) from Troas, a city of Lesser Phrygia: Acts 20:13f; (formerly read also in Acts 27:13 after the Vulg.; cf. ἆσσον. See Papers of the Archaeol. Inst. of America, Classical Series i. (1882) especially, pp. 60ff). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Assos. Probably of foreign origin; Assus, a city of Asia minor -- Assos. Forms and Transliterations Ασσον Ἄσσον Ἆσσον Asson ÁssonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 20:13 N-AFSGRK: ἐπὶ τὴν Ἄσσον ἐκεῖθεν μέλλοντες NAS: set sail for Assos, intending KJV: and sailed unto Assos, there intending INT: to Assos there being about Acts 20:14 N-AFS |
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