Pronunciation Guide: dee-ah-SOAD-zoh (the ω is pronounced as a long “o” sound) Basic Definition Strong’s G1295: Διασῴζω (diasōzō) means to save thoroughly, to bring safely through, to rescue completely from danger, disease, or death. It conveys the concept of complete…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-ap-LEH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G1277: διαπλέω (diapleo) describes the act of sailing through or across a body of water, specifically navigating from one point to another. This nautical term conveys intentional movement through potentially challenging waters toward a…
Pronunciation Guide: bra-dü-plo-e’-ō (brad-oo-plo-EH-oh) Basic Definition Strong’s G1020: βραδυπλοέω (bradyploeō) means “to sail slowly” or “to make slow progress by sea.” This nautical term describes difficult sailing conditions where a vessel’s progress is hindered by adverse winds or currents, causing…
Pronunciation Guide: be-roy-AH-yos Basic Definition Strong’s G961: Βεροιαῖος (Beroiaios) refers to someone who is from the ancient Macedonian city of Berea (modern Veria in northern Greece). In the New Testament, this term is used specifically as an ethnonym to identify…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-kah-EE-ah Basic Definition Strong’s G882: Achaia was the Roman province encompassing the southern portion of Greece, including the ancient city-state of Corinth and its surrounding territories. During New Testament times, it was a significant administrative region with Corinth…
Pronunciation Guide: at-TAL-ee-ah Basic Definition Strong’s G825: Ἀττάλεια (Attaleia) was an important seaport city on the southern coast of Asia Minor (modern Turkey) in the region of Pamphylia. Named after its founder King Attalus II of Pergamum, it served as…
Pronunciation Guide: AH-sos Basic Definition Strong’s G789: Assos was an ancient Greek city and seaport located in the Roman province of Asia (modern-day Turkey). The city was strategically positioned on a high cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea, making it both…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-SEE-tos Basic Definition Strong’s G777: ἄσιτος (asitos) describes someone who is without food, fasting, or having not eaten. It combines the alpha privative (ἀ-) meaning “without” and σῖτος (sitos) meaning “grain, food,” literally meaning “without food” or “not…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-see-TEE-ah Basic Definition Strong’s G776: ἀσιτία (asitia) refers to the state of abstaining from food, either voluntarily or due to circumstances. It specifically denotes a period of fasting or the condition of not eating, often associated with distress,…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-tem’-ohn (ἀρτέμων) Basic Definition Strong’s G736: A foresail or small sail at the bow of a ship, specifically a triangular sail set on the foremost mast used for better steering and control during challenging weather conditions. This specialized…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-REE-os PAH-gos Basic Definition Strong’s G697: Ἄρειος πάγος (Areios Pagos) refers to a famous hill in Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, which served as the meeting place for the ancient Athenian council and court. Its name literally means…
Pronunciation Guide: AP-pee-os (emphasis on first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G675: Appius was a proper name associated with the famous Roman road and marketplace known as “Appii Forum” (Forum of Appius), located 43 miles southeast of Rome. This marketplace was…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-po-for-TEE-zoh-my Basic Definition Strong’s G670: To unload or discharge cargo from a ship. This technical maritime term describes the specific act of removing or unloading cargo from a vessel, implying a deliberate and complete process of unburdening. In…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-po-PLEH-oh (ἀποπλέω) Basic Definition Strong’s G636: A maritime term meaning “to sail away” or “to set sail from.” This compound verb combines the preposition ἀπό (from, away from) with πλέω (to sail), creating a precise term for departing…
Pronunciation Guide: an-TIP-at-ris Basic Definition Strong’s G494: Ἀντιπατρίς (Antipatris) was a significant Roman city in ancient Judea, located on the road between Jerusalem and Caesarea. Built by Herod the Great and named after his father Antipater, it served as a…
Pronunciation Guide: an-tee-KROO Basic Definition Strong’s G481: ἀντικρύ describes a direct, straight-across position or movement, specifically indicating “over against” or “opposite to” in a geographical sense. It carries the nuance of a deliberate, precise positioning that suggests divine orchestration in…
Pronunciation Guide: an-yoo’-the-tos (ἀν-εύ-θε-τος) Basic Definition Strong’s G428: ἀνεύθετος is a compound adjective meaning “not well situated” or “unsuitable,” specifically describing a place or situation that is not advantageously positioned or inappropriate for its intended purpose. In its only New…
Pronunciation Guide: al-ex-an-DREE-nos Basic Definition Strong’s G222: Ἀλεξανδρίνος refers to something of Alexandrian origin, specifically used in the New Testament to describe ships that sailed from Alexandria, Egypt. These were among the largest and most impressive vessels of the ancient…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-THAY-nahy Basic Definition Strong’s G116: Ἀθῆναι (Athēnai) refers to Athens, the renowned capital city of ancient Greece and center of classical learning, philosophy, and culture. As a prominent city-state in antiquity, Athens played a crucial role in the…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-DREE-ahs Basic Definition Strong’s G99: Ἀδρίας (Adrias) refers to the Adriatic Sea, specifically the body of water between Greece and Italy. In ancient usage, it encompassed not only the modern Adriatic Sea but also the central Mediterranean waters…
