Original Word: Σαλαμίς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Salamis
Pronunciation: sah-lah-MEES
Phonetic Spelling: (sal-am-ece')
Definition: Salamis, a city at the eastern end of Cyprus.
Meaning: Salamis

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin; possibly derived from a pre-Greek or Phoenician root.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for Salamis, as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the New Testament without an Old Testament counterpart.

Usage: The term "Salamis" is used in the New Testament to refer to a city on the eastern coast of Cyprus. It is mentioned in the context of the early missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and Barnabas.

Context: Salamis was an ancient city located on the eastern coast of the island of Cyprus. It was a significant urban center during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, known for its strategic location and bustling port. The city played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in the first century A.D.

In the New Testament, Salamis is mentioned in the Book of Acts. During their first missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas traveled to Cyprus and arrived at Salamis, where they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. This event is recorded in Acts 13:5: "When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper." (BSB)

The mention of synagogues indicates a significant Jewish presence in the city, which provided an initial audience for the apostles' message. Salamis served as a starting point for their evangelistic efforts on the island, highlighting its importance as a hub for early Christian missionary activity.

Historically, Salamis was a prosperous city with a diverse population, including Greeks, Jews, and other ethnic groups. Its location made it a key point of contact between the cultures of the eastern Mediterranean. The city eventually declined due to natural disasters and invasions, but its early Christian heritage remains a notable aspect of its history.

Word Origin
perhaps akin to salos
Definition
Salamis, the chief city of Cyprus
NASB Translation
Salamis (1).

STRONGS NT 4529: Σαλαμίς

Σαλαμίς (on its derivation, see Pape, Eigennamen, under the word), Σαλαμινος, ἡ, Salamis, the principal city of the island Cyprus: Acts 13:5. (BB. DD.; Dict. of Geog. under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, i., 120f.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Salamis.

Probably from salos (from the surge on the shore); Salamis, a place in Cyprus -- Salamis.

see GREEK salos

Forms and Transliterations

Σαλαμινι Σαλαμῖνι Salamini Salamîni

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