◄ 2954. Kupros ►
Strong's Lexicon Kupros: Cyprus Original Word: Κύπρος Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Kupros Pronunciation: KOO-pros Phonetic Spelling: (koo'-pros) Definition: Cyprus Meaning: Cyprus. Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word for "copper" (κύπρος), as Cyprus was known for its copper resources. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Cyprus in the Old Testament, as the island is not mentioned by name. However, the region is indirectly referenced in passages concerning the Mediterranean and surrounding nations. Usage: Kupros refers to the island of Cyprus, located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. In the New Testament, Cyprus is mentioned as a significant location in the early Christian church, particularly in the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and Barnabas. Cultural and Historical Background: Cyprus was an important cultural and commercial hub in the ancient world, known for its strategic location and natural resources, including copper. It was a melting pot of Greek, Roman, and Eastern influences. In the first century, Cyprus was a Roman province. The island played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity, as it was the home of Barnabas, one of the early Christian leaders. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition Cyprus, an island at the east end of the Mediterranean Sea NASB Translation Cyprus (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2954: Κύπρος Κύπρος, Κύπρου, ἡ, Cyprus, a very fertile and delightful island of the Mediterranean, lying between Cilicia and Syria: Acts 11:19; Acts 13:4; Acts 15:39; Acts 21:3; Acts 27:4 (1 Macc. 15:23; 2 Macc. 10:13). (BB. DD., under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, i. 120ff.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cyprus. Of uncertain origin; Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean -- Cyprus. Forms and Transliterations κύπροι Κυπρον Κύπρον Κυπρου Κύπρου Kupron Kuprou Kypron Kýpron Kyprou Kýprou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 11:19 N-GFS GRK: Φοινίκης καὶ Κύπρου καὶ Ἀντιοχείας NAS: to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, KJV: Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, INT: Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch Acts 13:4 N-AFS GRK: ἀπέπλευσαν εἰς Κύπρον NAS: and from there they sailed to Cyprus. KJV: they sailed to Cyprus. INT: they sailed away to Cyprus Acts 15:39 N-AFS GRK: ἐκπλεῦσαι εἰς Κύπρον NAS: with him and sailed away to Cyprus. KJV: and sailed unto Cyprus; INT: sailed to Cyprus Acts 21:3 N-AFS GRK: δὲ τὴν Κύπρον καὶ καταλιπόντες NAS: When we came in sight of Cyprus, leaving KJV: when we had discovered Cyprus, INT: moreover Cyprus and having left Acts 27:4 N-AFS GRK: ὑπεπλεύσαμεν τὴν Κύπρον διὰ τὸ NAS: and sailed under the shelter of Cyprus because KJV: we sailed under Cyprus, because INT: we sailed under Cyprus because Strong's Greek 2954 5 Occurrences Κύπρον — 4 Occ. Κύπρου — 1 Occ.