◄ 3399. Milétos ►
Lexicon Milétos: Miletus Original Word: Μίλητος Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Milétos Pronunciation: mee'-lay-tos Phonetic Spelling: (mil'-ay-tos) Definition: Miletus Meaning: Miletus, a city on the coast of the Roman province Asia. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Miletus. Of uncertain origin; Miletus, a city of Asia Minor -- Miletus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition Miletus, a city in S.W. Asia Minor NASB Translation Miletus (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3399: Μίλητος Μίλητος, Μιλήτου, ἡ, Miletus, a maritime city (now nearly ten miles from the coast (cf. Acts 20:38)) of Caria or Ionia, near the mouths of the Maeander and not far (about 35 miles south) from Ephesus. It was the mother of many (some eighty) colonies, and the birthplace of Thales, Anaximander, and other celebrated men: Acts 20:15, 17; 2 Timothy 4:20. (Lewin, St. Paul, ii., 90f.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ancient Greek, Μίλητος is the name of a prominent city in the region of Ionia, located on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Μίλητος, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific Greek city. However, the concept of cities and their roles in biblical narratives can be explored through various Hebrew terms for cities and regions, such as עִיר (ir, Strong's Hebrew 5892) meaning "city." Usage: The term Μίλητος appears in the New Testament in reference to the city where the Apostle Paul stopped during his missionary journeys. It is mentioned in the context of Paul's travels and interactions with the early Christian communities. Context: Miletus was an ancient city situated near the mouth of the Maeander River in the region of Ionia. It was a major center of trade and culture in the ancient world, known for its strategic location and its contributions to philosophy, science, and the arts. The city was home to several pre-Socratic philosophers, including Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes. In the New Testament, Miletus is mentioned in the Book of Acts. The Apostle Paul visited Miletus during his third missionary journey. According to Acts 20:15-17 (BSB), Paul sailed past Ephesus to avoid spending time in Asia, as he was hurrying to reach Jerusalem by the day of Pentecost. Instead, he stopped at Miletus and sent for the elders of the church in Ephesus to meet him there. This meeting is significant as Paul delivered a heartfelt farewell address to the Ephesian elders, warning them of future challenges and encouraging them to remain faithful shepherds of the church. Miletus serves as a backdrop for this poignant moment in Paul's ministry, highlighting the city's role as a waypoint in the spread of early Christianity. The historical and cultural significance of Miletus, combined with its mention in the New Testament, underscores its importance in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations Μιλητον Μίλητον Μιλητου Μιλήτου Μιλητω Μιλήτῳ Mileto Milētō Milḗtoi Milḗtōi Mileton Milēton Míleton Mílēton Miletou Milētou Milḗtou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 20:15 N-AFS GRK: ἤλθομεν εἰς Μίλητον NAS: we came to Miletus. KJV: [day] we came to Miletus. INT: we came to Miletus Acts 20:17 N-GFS GRK: δὲ τῆς Μιλήτου πέμψας εἰς NAS: From Miletus he sent to Ephesus KJV: And from Miletus he sent to INT: moreover Miletus having sent to 2 Timothy 4:20 N-DFS GRK: ἀπέλιπον ἐν Μιλήτῳ ἀσθενοῦντα NAS: I left sick at Miletus. KJV: have I left at Miletum sick. INT: I left in Miletus sick Strong's Greek 3399 3 Occurrences Μιλήτῳ — 1 Occ. Μίλητον — 1 Occ. Μιλήτου — 1 Occ.