◄ 2954. Kupros ►
Lexicon Kupros: Cyprus Original Word: Κύπρος Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Kupros Pronunciation: KOO-pros Phonetic Spelling: (koo'-pros) Definition: Cyprus Meaning: Cyprus. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cyprus. Of uncertain origin; Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean -- Cyprus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition Cyprus, an island at the east end of the Mediterranean Sea NASB Translation Cyprus (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2954: Κύπρος Κύπρος, Κύπρου, ἡ, Cyprus, a very fertile and delightful island of the Mediterranean, lying between Cilicia and Syria: Acts 11:19; Acts 13:4; Acts 15:39; Acts 21:3; Acts 27:4 (1 Macc. 15:23; 2 Macc. 10:13). (BB. DD., under the word; Lewin, St. Paul, i. 120ff.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word for "copper" (κύπρος), as Cyprus was known for its copper resources in antiquity. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Κύπρος in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as Cyprus is primarily a geographical term used in the context of the New Testament Greek. However, the island is indirectly referenced in the Old Testament as Kittim (כִּתִּים, Strong's Hebrew 3794), which is sometimes associated with Cyprus or the broader region of the Mediterranean islands. Usage: The term Κύπρος is used in the New Testament to refer to the island of Cyprus, which played a notable role in the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and Barnabas. Context: Cyprus is an island located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, known for its strategic location and natural resources, particularly copper. In the New Testament, Cyprus is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church and missionary activities. It is the native land of Barnabas, a prominent figure in the early church (Acts 4:36). Cyprus is notably featured in the Book of Acts, where it is the first destination of Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey (Acts 13:4-6). They traveled through the island, preaching the gospel in the synagogues, and encountered the proconsul Sergius Paulus, who became a believer (Acts 13:7-12). The island's significance is further highlighted by its mention in Acts 15:39, where Barnabas and Mark set sail for Cyprus after a disagreement with Paul. Cyprus is also referenced in Acts 21:3 and Acts 27:4 as a landmark during Paul's travels. The island's early Christian community is evidenced by its mention in these missionary contexts, indicating its role in the spread of Christianity in the Mediterranean region. Forms and Transliterations κύπροι Κυπρον Κύπρον Κυπρου Κύπρου Kupron Kuprou Kypron Kýpron Kyprou Kýprou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 11:19 N-GFS GRK: Φοινίκης καὶ Κύπρου καὶ Ἀντιοχείας NAS: to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, KJV: Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, INT: Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch Acts 13:4 N-AFS GRK: ἀπέπλευσαν εἰς Κύπρον NAS: and from there they sailed to Cyprus. KJV: they sailed to Cyprus. INT: they sailed away to Cyprus Acts 15:39 N-AFS GRK: ἐκπλεῦσαι εἰς Κύπρον NAS: with him and sailed away to Cyprus. KJV: and sailed unto Cyprus; INT: sailed to Cyprus Acts 21:3 N-AFS GRK: δὲ τὴν Κύπρον καὶ καταλιπόντες NAS: When we came in sight of Cyprus, leaving KJV: when we had discovered Cyprus, INT: moreover Cyprus and having left Acts 27:4 N-AFS GRK: ὑπεπλεύσαμεν τὴν Κύπρον διὰ τὸ NAS: and sailed under the shelter of Cyprus because KJV: we sailed under Cyprus, because INT: we sailed under Cyprus because Strong's Greek 2954 5 Occurrences Κύπρον — 4 Occ. Κύπρου — 1 Occ.