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G4223 (Ποτίολοι)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4223
Original Word: Ποτίολοι
Transliteration: Potíoloi
Pronunciation: pot-ee'-ol-oy
Part of Speech: Name Location
Category: Bible Places & Spaces
Root / Etymology: of Latin origin;
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 640

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Definition

Strong 1890 little wells, i.e. mineral springs; Potioli (i.e. Puteoli), a place in Italy

Puteoli

of Latin origin;

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4223: The Greek name for Puteoli, an important Roman port city in the Bay of Naples. Appears once in Acts during Paul's journey to Rome. Significant as a major Mediterranean port and commercial center, where the early Christian message likely reached through merchant networks.

U- Unveiling the Word

Ποτίολοι represents more than just a geographical location; it marks a crucial point in Paul's journey to Rome and symbolizes the spread of Christianity through Roman trade networks. The city's role as a major port made it a natural point of contact between East and West, facilitating the gospel's spread. Early church writers noted its significance in connecting Mediterranean Christian communities. Today, it reminds us how God used existing trade routes and commercial centers to spread His message.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: Ποτίολοι, Potioloi, po-tee-OH-loy
Detailed pronunciation: poh-tee-OH-loy (stress on third syllable)
Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Etymology:

Greek transliteration of Latin Puteoli
From puteus (well)
-oli (diminutive suffix)

D - Defining Meanings

Puteoli (modern Pozzuoli)
Port city near Naples
Major Roman commercial harbor

Translation Options:

"Puteoli" - traditional English rendering
"Pozzuoli" - modern name
"Potioloi" - direct transliteration

E - Exploring Similar Words

Ῥώμη (Rhōmē, RHO-may) - Rome - See G4516
Συρακοῦσαι (Surakousai, soo-ra-KOO-sai) - Syracuse - See G4946
Ῥήγιον (Rhēgion, RHAY-gee-on) - Rhegium - See G4484

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

As a proper noun, Ποτίολοι exhibits:

Number: Plural form (like many city names)
Gender: Masculine
Case: Used in various cases
Declension: 2nd declension

Cross-references:

No related forms as it's a transliterated place name
Used only as geographical reference

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its commercial importance. Thayer's notes its role in Mediterranean trade. LSJ documents Greek forms of Latin place names. Vine's highlights its significance in Acts. Strong's connects it to Paul's journey. Moulton and Milligan cite documentary evidence of Christian presence.

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T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
Acts 28:13: "And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to [Ποτίολοι] Puteoli."

Additional References:
This place name appears only once in the New Testament, in Acts 28:13.

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Strabo: Geography	"The port of [Ποτίολοι] Puteoli handles trade from Alexandria."
Suetonius: Lives	"The emperor visited [Ποτίολοι] Puteoli to inspect the harbor works."
Josephus: Antiquities	"Many Jews resided in [Ποτίολοι] Puteoli for trade."

N - Noteworthy Summary

Ποτίολοι reminds us how God uses human infrastructure for divine purposes. This bustling port city became a gateway for the gospel's spread westward, demonstrating how commercial networks served spiritual purposes. It proclaims that God's message can reach the world through existing channels of human connection.

D - Did You Know?

Puteoli was the main port for Rome's grain supply from Egypt.
Archaeological evidence shows early Christian presence in the city.
The city had a significant Jewish community that likely aided early Christian mission.

Part of speech: Proper Noun

Tags: Puteoli, Paul's journey, Roman ports, Acts, maritime trade, missionary journeys, Mediterranean, Italy, ancient cities, Christian expansion

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