◄ 2568. Kaloi Limenes ►
Strong's Lexicon Kaloi Limenes: Fair Havens Original Word: Καλοὶ Λιμένες Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Masculine Plural Transliteration: Kaloi Limenes Pronunciation: kah-LOY lee-MEH-nes Phonetic Spelling: (kal-oy' lee-men'-es) Definition: Fair Havens, a harbor in Crete Meaning: "Fair Havens" or "Good Harbors." It refers to a specific location known for its safe anchorage. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "καλός" (kalos), meaning "good" or "beautiful," and "λιμήν" (limen), meaning "harbor" or "port." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Καλοὶ Λιμένες, as it is a specific Greek term referring to a location in the New Testament. However, the concept of a "harbor" or "haven" can be related to Hebrew terms such as מִפְרָץ (miphratz) or נָמֵל (namel), which denote a bay or harbor. Usage: The term Καλοὶ Λιμένες is used in the New Testament to describe a harbor on the southern coast of Crete. It is mentioned in the context of Paul's journey to Rome. Context: Καλοὶ Λιμένες, translated as "Fair Havens," is a harbor located on the southern coast of the island of Crete. It is mentioned in the Book of Acts during the account of the Apostle Paul's voyage to Rome. In Acts 27:8 (BSB), it is recorded: "After we had sailed slowly for many days and had difficulty arriving off Cnidus, the wind did not allow us to hold our course. So we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. We moved along the coast with difficulty and came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea." The harbor was considered a temporary stop for the ship carrying Paul, as it was not deemed suitable for wintering due to its exposure to the elements. Despite its name suggesting a safe anchorage, the decision was made to seek a more secure harbor, leading to the ship's eventual shipwreck on the island of Malta. The mention of Καλοὶ Λιμένες highlights the challenges faced by ancient mariners and the strategic considerations in choosing safe harbors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin pl. of kalos and limén Definition Fair Havens, a harbor in Crete NASB Translation Fair Havens (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2568: Καλοι Λιμενες Καλοι Λιμενες (καλός and λιμήν), Fair Havens (German Schönhafen; Luth.Gutfurt), a bay of Crete, near the city Lasaea; so called because offering good anchorage; now Limenes kali (BB. DD.): Acts 27:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fair havens. Plural of kalos and limen; Good Harbors, i.e. Fairhaven, a bay of Crete -- fair havens. see GREEK kalos see GREEK limen Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance κληθήσῃ — 2 Occ. κληθήσεται — 11 Occ. κληθήσονται — 2 Occ. κληθῆτε — 2 Occ. κληθεὶς — 2 Occ. κληθὲν — 1 Occ. κληθέντος — 1 Occ. κληθῶμεν — 1 Occ. καλλιέλαιον — 1 Occ. κάλλιον — 1 Occ. καλοποιοῦντες — 1 Occ. καλὰ — 7 Occ. καλῇ — 2 Occ. καλὴν — 11 Occ. καλῆς — 2 Occ. καλῷ — 1 Occ. καλῶν — 6 Occ. καλοὶ — 1 Occ. καλοῖς — 3 Occ. καλὸν — 54 Occ.