◄ 2568. Kaloi Limenes ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon Kaloi Limenes: Fair Havens Original Word: Καλοὶ Λιμένες Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Masculine Plural Transliteration: Kaloi Limenes Pronunciation: kah-LOY lee-MEH-nes Phonetic Spelling: (kal-oy' lee-men'-es) Definition: Fair Havens Meaning: Fair Havens, a harbor in Crete Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Kaloi Limenes, as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the New Testament. Usage: Kaloi Limenes, translated as "Fair Havens," refers to a harbor located on the southern coast of Crete. It is mentioned in the New Testament as a place where the Apostle Paul and his companions stopped during their voyage to Rome. Cultural and Historical Background: Fair Havens was a small bay on the southern coast of Crete, near the town of Lasea. In ancient times, harbors were crucial for trade and travel, providing shelter for ships from storms and a place for resupplying. The name "Fair Havens" suggests it was considered a good or safe harbor, although it was not ideal for wintering due to its exposure to the elements. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin pl. of kalos and limén Definition Fair Havens, a harbor in Crete NASB Translation Fair Havens (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2568: Καλοι Λιμενες Καλοι Λιμενες (καλός and λιμήν), Fair Havens (German Schönhafen; Luth.Gutfurt), a bay of Crete, near the city Lasaea; so called because offering good anchorage; now Limenes kali (BB. DD.): Acts 27:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fair havens. Plural of kalos and limen; Good Harbors, i.e. Fairhaven, a bay of Crete -- fair havens. see GREEK kalos see GREEK limen Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance κληθήσῃ — 2 Occ. κληθήσεται — 11 Occ. κληθήσονται — 2 Occ. κληθῆτε — 2 Occ. κληθεὶς — 2 Occ. κληθὲν — 1 Occ. κληθέντος — 1 Occ. κληθῶμεν — 1 Occ. καλλιέλαιον — 1 Occ. κάλλιον — 1 Occ. καλοποιοῦντες — 1 Occ. καλὰ — 7 Occ. καλῇ — 2 Occ. καλὴν — 11 Occ. καλῆς — 2 Occ. καλῷ — 1 Occ. καλῶν — 6 Occ. καλοὶ — 1 Occ. καλοῖς — 3 Occ. καλὸν — 54 Occ.